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orchidee



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

 

  • Author: orchidee (Offline 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
  • Views: 36
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  • Laura🌻

    Orchi,
    A very spiritual and soothing read. The musical accompaniment made it even more special!
    ~Laura~

    • orchidee

      Thanks Laura.

    • FredPeyer

      Another beautiful hymn, penned by a master. And I guess you were there when the original was written in the 4th-56th century, right?

      • orchidee

        Thanks Fred. Oh yes, I met Pru. Prudentius, not the Prudential Company! lol.

      • Fay Slimm.

        Many thanks again for a finely rhymed prayer to the God of salvation - music too filters the message much deeper my friend.

        • orchidee

          Thanks Fay.

        • myself and me

          Always see the strong faith in your writing.

          • orchidee

            Thanks M.

          • Goldfinch60

            Another good one Orchi.

            • orchidee

              Thanks Gold.



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