Tune: Regent Square
('Lord of beauty, thine the splendour')
Psalm 149 v.1-6
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Praise you the Lord, sing to the Lord
Come, join, praise Him, true His word
Among the great congregation
Folk gathered from each nation
Let His people Israel rejoice
In Him, He made them His choice
Let the children of ion sing
Be joyful in their Lord, King
Let them praise His name in the dance
Music, instruments enhance
Praise Him with the timbrel and harp
In sweet sounds, none rough or sharp
For the Lord He does take pleasure
In His people, His treasure
And He will beautify the meek
With salvation, they Him seek
Let saints be joyful in glory
Sing loud on their beds, so be
Let the high praises of God be
In their mouth, and His word, see
As a two-edged sword in their hand
Bringing justice to the land
Working vengeance* on enemies
Till all evil from them flees
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* With the theme of vengeance in some Psalms (Old Testament), it is said that good cannot triumph without the overthrow of evil. This somehow balances out with the New Testament emphasis on 'love one another'. Though loving God and one's 'neighbour' is also in the Old Testament.
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: March 2nd, 2025 03:29
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.7.8.7.8.7. I feel it's right that people can be enjoying themselves 'in the Lord' in worshipping Him, though in a reality that everyday life may include sufferings, persecutions for one's faith, etc, Many of the Psalms include these themes too.
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Comments8
It’s truly about the peopleness in the sense of together being the Body! 🙏🏻🕊
Thank you, Your Peopleness! lol.
Haha, you’re welcome O 🙏🏻🕊
Another great hymn. Those added notes add flavor and yes there do seem to be several such contradictions as to what the Bible says I guess it depends on who wrote them and under what circumstances. Great write Orchi
Thank you SB.
Indeed. What I love about the Bible is that it is a compilation of our humanity in all its complexity, richness and rawness. The psalms are a "case meet point" example of this. Well done, my friend. 🌹👏
Thank you T. I admit some Psalms near the end - apx 145 to 150 - are 'praise-y Psalms' among some others.
For sure. You are most welcome, Orchi!
Your words are a wonderful expression of praise and worship.
Great poem!!!
Thank you S.
I am grateful for your authors note Orchidee
Thanks N.... before we might call down hellfire and damnation on everyone! Steady on there, says Fido.
Fantastic.
Thank you T.
I’d dance after reading this one, but I’ve become too old!
Thank you JM. So we can dance - if we want to. 'Dancing in church? Whatever next?' we may say, if we find it too 'common'! lol.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
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