By Herman Melville 1819–1891 In placid hours well-pleased we dream Of many a brave unbodied scheme. But form to lend, pulsed life create, What unlike things must meet and mate: A flame to melt—a wind to freeze; Sad patience—joyous energies; Humility—yet pride and scorn; Instinct and study; love and hate; Audacity—reverence. These must mate, And … Continue reading
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Breathe on me, breath of God
Breathe on me, breath of God, Fill me with life anew, That I may love what Thou dost love, And do what Thou wouldst do. Breathe on me, breath of God, Until my heart is pure, Until with Thee I will one will, To do and to endure. Breathe on me, breath of God, Blend … Continue reading
A Different Christmas Poem
The embers glowed softly, and in their dim light, I gazed round the room and I cherished the sight. My wife was asleep, her head on my chest, My daughter beside me, angelic in rest. Outside the snow fell, a blanket of white, Transforming the yard to a winter delight. The sparkling lights in the … 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
Psalm 13 – Prayer for Deliverance from Enemies
To the leader. A Psalm of David. 1 How long, O Lord? Will you forget me for ever? How long will you hide your face from me? 2 How long must I bear pain in my soul, and have sorrow in my heart all day long? How long shall my enemy be exalted over me? 3 … Continue reading
Temptations to Sin
Lenten Meditation-Mark 9: 49-50 49 ‘For everyone will be salted with fire.50Salt is good; but if salt has lost its saltiness, how can you season it? Have salt in yourselves, and be at peace with one another.’ Fire Salt — Bad Sin is bad. Don’t sin. If you do sin, you will burn in hell for all … Continue reading
Lenten Meditation-Mark 3: 34-35
The True Kindred of Jesus 34And looking at those who sat around him, he said, ‘Here are my mother and my brothers! 35Whoever does the will of God is my brother and sister and mother.’ This is what I thought when I read this passage. Do the will of God: Read the bible, study scriptures, … Continue reading
Lenten Meditation-John 12:46 Light of the World
46I have come as light into the world, so that everyone who believes in me should not remain in the darkness. “This little light of mine, I’m gonna let it shine.” This little light of mine can only grow bigger if I know Jesus’ words. This light of mine can only grow bigger if I … Continue reading
Lenten Meditation-John 17: 20-21 Jesus Prays for His Disciples
20 ‘I ask not only on behalf of these, but also on behalf of those who will believe in me through their word, 21that they may all be one. As you, Father, are in me and I am in you, may they also be in us, so that the world may believe that you have sent me. … Continue reading
Lenten Meditation-John 17:16-17 Jesus Prays for His Disciples
16They do not belong to the world, just as I do not belong to the world. 17Sanctify them in the truth; your word is truth. If I belong too much to the world, the truth is lost. The world is far from truth. The word is truth. Ask again and again to be sanctified in … Continue reading