Wait a While

orchidee



Tune: St Bees

('Hark my soul, it is the Lord')

Psalm 27 v.11-14

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Teach me your way, O Lord, lead

Me in a plain path I plead

Because of my enemies

Who oppress me, would me seize

 

Give me not over to them

And so I shall praise you then

They speak lies, do violence

But I will trust in you hence

 

I had fainted, unless I

Had believed your presence nigh

And to see your goodness' store

In land of the living sure

 

Wait on the Lord in faith, be

Of good courage constantly

And He shall strengthen your heart

Wait on the Lord, choose good part

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: January 20th, 2025 03:32
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 7.7.7.7.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 39
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  • Neville



    I think you've got this genre cracked Steven .. Well done .. Neville

    • orchidee

      Thank you N.

    • sorenbarrett

      A comforting poem one of solace and belief. Lovely

      • orchidee

        Thank you SB.

      • arqios

        This brings to mind/heart a David that is resonant within my experience. And waiting can be difficult at times!

        • orchidee

          Thank you A.

          • arqios

            Welcome O 👍🏻

          • Tony36

            Great write

            • orchidee

              Thank you T.

              • Tony36

                You're welcome

              • Salvia.S

                Faithfully crafted...

                • orchidee

                  Thank you S.

                • Tristan Robert Lange

                  Thank you for buzzing in this wonderful hymn-poem set to St. 🐝🐝 🤣 Another fine one, my friend...and theologically speaking, isn't 7.7.7.7 like perfection in metre?

                  • orchidee

                    Thank you T. I don't actually know if there was a St Bees! lol. It's a village name in the UK though.

                    • Tristan Robert Lange

                      LOL! Good to know! Do they farm bees and harvest honey there? Just wondering! 🤣

                    • NinjaGirl

                      this poem is very comforting, and I love the sentiment! good write!

                      • orchidee

                        Thank you N.

                      • Cassie58

                        A hymn/poem of strong faith Orchi. You compose these so well. All good wishes.

                        • orchidee

                          Thank you C.

                        • Thad Wilk

                          Terrific hymn poem
                          and message divine! 🙏
                          Wonderfully woven,
                          great flow way to go
                          all in seven syllables
                          each line! 🤩 🏆
                          Best regards ✌️ Thad

                          • orchidee

                            Thanks Thad. Yep, can't let any pesky extra syllables sneak in! lol.

                          • Thomas W Case

                            Beauty.

                            • orchidee

                              Thank you T.

                            • Goldfinch60

                              Good one Orchi.

                              • orchidee

                                Thank you Gold.



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