By Christina Rossetti— I have no wit, no words, no tears; My heart within me like a stone Is numb’d too much for hopes or fears; Look right, look left, I dwell alone; I lift mine eyes, but dimm’d with grief No everlasting hills I see; My life is in the falling leaf: O Jesus, … Continue reading
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Written By a School Teacher
He came to my desk with a quivering lip, the lesson was done. Have you a new sheet for me dear teacher? I’ve spoiled this one. I took his sheet all soiled and blotted And gave him a new one all unspotted. And into his tired heart I cried; Do better now my child. I … Continue reading
What have they got that I ain’t got?
Cowardly Lion: Courage! What makes a king out of a slave? Courage! What makes the flag on the mast to wave? Courage! What makes the elephant charge his tusk in the misty mist, or the dusky dusk? What makes the muskrat guard his musk? Courage! What makes the sphinx the seventh wonder? Courage! What makes … Continue reading
Psalm 33 – The Greatness and Goodness of God
1Rejoice in the Lord, O you righteous. Praise befits the upright. 2 Praise the Lord with the lyre; make melody to him with the harp of ten strings. 3 Sing to him a new song; play skilfully on the strings, with loud shouts. 4 For the word of the Lord is upright, and all his … Continue reading
Psalm 32 – The Joy of Forgiveness
Of David. A Maskil. 1 Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. 2 Happy are those to whom the Lord imputes no iniquity, and in whose spirit there is no deceit. 3 While I kept silence, my body wasted away through my groaning all day long. 4 For day and night … Continue reading
Psalm 31 – Prayer and Praise for Deliverance from Enemies
To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 In you, O Lord, I seek refuge; do not let me ever be put to shame; in your righteousness deliver me. 2 Incline your ear to me; rescue me speedily. Be a rock of refuge for me, a strong fortress to save me. 3 You are indeed … Continue reading
Psalm 30 – Thanksgiving for Recovery from Grave Illness
A Psalm. A Song at the dedication of the temple. Of David. 1 I will extol you, O Lord, for you have drawn me up, and did not let my foes rejoice over me. 2 O Lord my God, I cried to you for help, and you have healed me. 3 O Lord, you brought … Continue reading
Psalm 29 – The Voice of God in a Great Storm
A Psalm of David. 1 Ascribe to the Lord, O heavenly beings, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength. 2 Ascribe to the Lord the glory of his name; worship the Lord in holy splendour. 3 The voice of the Lord is over the waters; the God of glory thunders, the Lord, over mighty waters. … Continue reading
Peace Be Upon You
BY ANONYMOUS Peace be upon you— ministering angels, angels of heaven— from the King who is king of all kings, the Holy One, blessed be He; in peace be your coming— angels of peace, angels of heaven— from the King who is king of all kings, the Holy One, blessed be He. Bless me with … Continue reading
Psalm 18 – Royal Thanksgiving for Victory
To the leader. A Psalm of David the servant of the Lord, who addressed the words of this song to the Lord on the day when the Lord delivered him from the hand of all his enemies, and from the hand of Saul. He said: 1 I love you, O Lord, my strength. 2 The … Continue reading