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Psalm Nineteen
Оглавление1 The heavens declare the glory of God;And the firmament showeth his handiwork.2 Day unto day uttereth speech,And night unto night showeth knowledge.3 There is no speech nor language;Their voice is not heard.4 Their line is gone out through all the earth,And their words to the end of the world.In them hath he set a tabernacle for the sun,5 Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber,And rejoiceth as a strong man to run his course.6 His going forth is from the end of the heavens,And his circuit unto the ends of it;And there is nothing hid from the heat thereof.7 The law of God is perfect, restoring the soul:The testimony of God is sure, making wise the simple.8 The precepts of God are right, rejoicing the heart:The commandment of God is pure, enlightening the eyes.9 The fear of God is clean, enduring for ever:The ordinances of God are true, and righteous altogether.10 More to be desired are they than gold, yea, than much fine gold;Sweeter also than honey and the droppings of the honeycomb.11 Moreover by them is thy servant warned:In keeping them there is great reward.12 Who can discern his errors?Clear thou me from hidden faults.13 Keep back thy servant also from presumptuous sins;Let them not have dominion over me:Then shall I be upright,And I shall be clear from great transgression.14 Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart Be acceptable in thy sight,O God, my rock, and my redeemer.
The heavens parade a billion stars
Beauty where no one breathes
The earth cries complexity
At times glorious
Too often terrible
In April
Carolina comes alive
Silently, the deer appear
Watching us
Through the blush of azaleas and ornamental pear
Believers rejoice in the testimony of the Lord
His commandment is pure enough they say
His authority is paramount
As we look on
Waiting for opportunities
And rescuers
We are righteous in our truths
Forgoing fantasy
Sloughing off directives
From those who would buy and sell
Our blood and brains
Who will protect us?
Who will redeem us?
Who will hear?
Let the words of our mouths be acceptable
In the sight of our rescuers
Whoever you are