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Saturday, August 28, 2010

sacrifices and songs of praise (psalm 27): original poetry

SACRIFICES AND SONGS OF PRAISE (PSALM 27)
Rhymed by John Cliver

My light and salvation is from the Lord:
Whom shall I fear when with his strong sword
In defense of my life he remains ever near,
Whom shall I dread?  Whom shall I fear? 

When those against me come near to devour
My flesh, when comes my darkest hour,
My foes, my enemies stumbled and fell;
For the wrath of God against them did swell.

Though a host, an army against me does war,
My heart will not fear for God is not far.
In spite of my fear, my confidence stays,
For in him I trust, my heart ever prays.

My God, the Father, in heaven so fair,
Who hears, and answers and knows every care.
Hear me, O Lord, when loudly I cry,
And be gracious to me and stay ever nigh.

Shouts of joy I ever will raise
And sacrifices and songs of praise,
And sacrifices and songs of praise.

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