Contrasting Considerations Poem, by orchidee, at My poetic side

Tune: Repton

('Dear Lord and Father of mankind')

Psalm 9 parts

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The Lord He will a refuge be

For the oppressed, here see

A stronghold in times of trouble

Wil hear us when we to Him call

And we shall not here fall

And they that know His name, they will

Put their trust in Him still

For you, Lord, have not forsaken

They that do seek you among men* (*mankind)

They find you remain then

The Lord is known by the judgement

Which He works, it be sent

By Him, and the wicked are snared

By their deeds, for they have not cared

Meditate#, they ill-fared

Meditate, they ill-fared

Arise, Lord, let not man prevail

Your judgement shall not fail

Let people be judged in your sight

That they may know they of small might

And mere men in your light

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# 'Higgaion' is added here, a word meaning 'meditate on this'.

Comments +

Neville June 9th, 2026 10:06

I see what you mean .. I also learnt a new word .. so thanks for that too .. Neville 👍
sorenbarrett June 9th, 2026 10:57
I love this one Orchi it flows well and seems that it would do well with the music. A great hymn my friend

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