Tune: Old Yeavering
('Like a mighty river flowing')
Psalm 33 v.1-9
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Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous
For praise is good, He will you bless
Praise is comely and beautiful
Come now and praise your Lord all
Praise Him with harps, all instruments
With understanding and good sense
Sing to him not only songs old
But new songs, let them be told
Play skilfully with a loud noise
And too with melodious voice
For the word of the Lord is right
His works true unto our sight
He loves righteousness and judgement
Justice unto us He has sent
By His word were the heavens made
By His life-breath they displayed
He forms the waters, let all fear
The Lord, all earth to Him draw near
For He spake and it was done, for
What He commanded stood sure
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Author:
orchidee (
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- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8.8.8.7. Yes - old songs and new songs. But not endless 'Chorus' type things, even repeated two or three weeks in a row. I've experienced that! I didn't get my money's worth - I want the money back that I put in the collection! lol. Note to self: Selfish motives there Orchi!
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I have to agree with you on that one Orchi If I have sung it once why sing it again in the next chorus and as for reading the same chorus over and over on the page they must think that dementia set in a little early.
Thank you SB. I don't mind Choruses (or Refrains) within hymns. I use them myself sometimes. But I mean some rather insipid songs, the whole of which are called 'Choruses' - rather 'common' with things like 'Hurrah, Oh yeah, and Whoo' in them. not very inspiring. Then the same Choruses are sung 2 or 2 weeks in a row. Arghhh! Also there's an over-enthusiastic musician. It's naughty - I call him 'Mad [Name]'. He will break that keyboard one day, hammering away at it. lol.
I have noticed that some people do not listen to lyrics only the music and to them repeated choruses make no difference but they loose half of the hymn. Some people also think louder is better but there is much to be said about soft and a whisper is heard far better than a shout. You are most welcome
Oh yes, there's that as well - we must be LOUD!! I felt the floor vibrate of a former cinema turned church, and had a shocking headache afterwards. Though the Bible verses say 'loud noise' but no need to go mad with it!
Proverbs 15:1: "A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger."
The poem is a call to worship and rejoice in the Lord, emphasizing the beauty of praise and the power of God's word and creation. It highlights the righteousness and justice of God and encourages believers to express their faith through music and song.
Thank you F.
Orchi, somehow you keep turning scripture into seaside revival…Ol’ Tom drops his medal mid-hallelujah, Popeye joins on his spinach can turned trumpet, and the angels shrug. Perfection. 🌹🖤🙏🕯️🐦⬛
Thank you T. Oooh yes, it's a rip-roaring song or three, or ten, with Ol' Tom & Co!
Ain't i though? 🤣
Good write, Orchi. I enjoy your songs.
Thank you J.
Good one Orchi.
Thank you Gold.
good one - keep it up
Thank you N.
most welcome
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