Tune: Stuttgart
('Earth has many a noble city')
Psalm 3
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Lord, they are increased that trouble
Me, unto you I do call
Many that do rise against me
Look on me, my state now see
Many say no help for my soul
For me in God is there, null
But you, LORD, as shield to me are
My glory, my morning star
You too the lifter of my head
I stay not downcast nor dread
I cried to the LORD with my voice
He did hear me, I rejoice
From His holy hill He heard me
So I laid down, my sleep be
Pleasant, free of troubles, torments
Through nights I His presence sense
And too when I new awaken
The LORD still sustains me then
I will not fear e'en ten thousands
Nor if enemy abounds
Arise, O LORD, save me, you be
One who saves from enemy
Salvation does belong to you
Blessings on us you renew
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Author:
orchidee (
Offline) - Published: October 25th, 2017 08:07
- Comment from author about the poem: A hymn-poem in 8787 metre. The original is very old, for Epiphany season, by Prudentius, 4th-5th Century.
- Category: Spiritual
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Comments5
Orchi,
A very spiritual and soothing read. The musical accompaniment made it even more special!
~Laura~
Thanks Laura.
Another beautiful hymn, penned by a master. And I guess you were there when the original was written in the 4th-56th century, right?
Thanks Fred. Oh yes, I met Pru. Prudentius, not the Prudential Company! lol.
Many thanks again for a finely rhymed prayer to the God of salvation - music too filters the message much deeper my friend.
Thanks Fay.
Always see the strong faith in your writing.
Thanks M.
Another good one Orchi.
Thanks Gold.
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