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orchidee



Tune: Westminster Abbey

('Christ is made the sure foundation')

Psalm 19 v.7-14

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The law of the Lord is perfect

Converts souls in each respect

Testimony of the Lord sure

Makes wise the simple e'ermore

Statutes of the Lord they right are

They rejoice the heart by far

 

The commandment of the Lord pure

Enlightening the eyes more

And the fear of the Lord it is

Enduring for ever this

Judgements of the Lord they are true

And righteous they be to you

 

More to be desired are they than

Gold, fine gold, riches of man

Sweeter than honey, honeycomb

Or all dainties we have known

And by them your servants are warned

Light of life has on them dawned

 

In keeping of them great reward

Is, we can too be assured

Who can understand their errors

Cleanse me from sins, endeavours

Do I make, my faults to forsake

Where things secret I partake

 

Keep back too your servant, I pray

From presumptuous sins ay (always)

Let them not dominion o'er me

Have, then I upright shall be

And innocent from great sin, so

Trusting you, I your way go

 

Let the words of my mouth, my part

And meditation of heart

Be acceptable in your sight

O Lord, full of power and might

You my strength, and my redeemer

You who will be, are, and were

  • Author: orchidee (Offline Offline)
  • Published: September 19th, 2017 08:06
  • Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8787 8787 metre.
  • Category: Spiritual
  • Views: 42
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Comments7

  • Goldfinch60

    Another good one Orchi.

    • orchidee

      Thanks G/F. Don\'t know the St Machar fella, with this Cathedral here. Ahh patron Saint of Aberdeen. We should both know him. He was around in 6th Century. Did ya meet him?!

      • Goldfinch60

        Yes we had a glass of Scotch one day, he had water in his to keep his Saintly virtues intact.

      • Christina8

        Great psalm Orchidee! Very calming.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Christina.

        • wordseven7

          Amen, this is true and this I pray

          • orchidee

            Thanks word.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Word.

            • Fay Slimm.

              Another spiritual gem to read an be inspired by - thank you my friend.

              • orchidee

                Thanks Fay.

              • myself and me

                Treasure trove in heaven. Full of spirit and love.

              • FredPeyer

                Well, your words are acceptable in my sight, Orchidee!

                • orchidee

                  Thanks M.

                • malubotelho

                  Another beautiful tribute to the Lord. Great write Orch. I admire that you can find so many ways to write about your spiritual journey.

                  • orchidee

                    Thanks Malu.



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