Mulled Psalms. Marjorie Gray

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СКАЧАТЬ word. The poor can borrow

      interest-free—no penalties, no bribes.

      What a beautiful, solid life!

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      Spirit, hover close:

      keep us under cover, Master.

      Our work is worthless

      without Your Leading.

      Hooray for Godly People,

      Friends of Earth, our True Friends always.

      Idol fan-club crazies

      will capsize weekly, daily.

      We refuse them tribute,

      not gracing their names with mention.

      Love Source God, our Benefactor:

      thanks for jobs that provide plenty.

      Praise to You, Loving Spirit

      Whose Counsel lights our night musings.

      Keep us focused, Holy Guide,

      purpose clear, in sync with You.

      Joy will buoy our hearty voicing;

      Your Sweet Peace eases all strained nerves.

      Breath of all Creation’s Life,

      breathe through us Your Re-creation.

      Life-Way Escort, thank You;

      we are Alive in Love always.

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      Grant us a hearing, God:

      our plea is warranted;

      we’re telling the whole truth.

      Pronounce us not guilty.

      You see our true motives;

      You probe our heart mind links

      for night-hatched plots, and find

      no deceit, greed or spite.

      Because we follow You,

      money or violence

      cannot seduce us.

      When we pray we know You

      listen and will answer.

      Reveal Your Wondrous Love

      to harassed refugees.

      Watch us like a Mother;

      shelter and protect us

      from those whose words can kill.

      Threat-hurlers surround us:

      their proud mouths yip and yap;

      from hard-shelled hearts clammed shut

      their mean looks pummel us.

      Face them down now, Spirit.

      Free us from high-flying

      doom-deservers who stuff

      their bored children senseless.

      We will see You and rest

      our case in the morning.

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      God, we love You, we trust Your power;

      Spirit, You’re our Sanctuary Tower.

      When we called, Huge Holy Love,

      You rescued us from every gun.

      Deadness slithered across our spirits

      spewing venom without limits.

      Cornered, we cried “Help!” O God, You heard;

      Heaven’s Tender Ear bent earthward.

      Tremors rattled rocks, shook mountains;

      holy anger spurted molten.

      You split skies, ripped through storm clouds,

      crackled light beams and spattered ice drops.

      You voiced rage in flood and thunder

      but did not leave us floundering.

      Holy Spirit, You held us close,

      transported us to Your Safe House.

      Far from rip-off gangs and hecklers we played;

      You sang us lullabies, kept us loyal.

      Faithful people know You faithful;

      healthy ones in You are healthful.

      Truthful speakers find Your Word true,

      but deceivers refuse to face You.

      God, Your Grace promotes the humble

      and causes proud ones to stumble.

      Your Brilliance fires our courage,

      dazzles foes and burns all blockage.

      Your Life-Way is perfect in wisdom,

      Your protection boulder solid.

      Who else can claim to be divine?

      On whom but You can we rely?

      Ready, set to deter conflict

      we deflect darts by Your Spirit.

      You expunge our dread of failure,

      gently bolstering our endurance.

      Hail, Ever-Living Ruler of all:

      Your Love ignites worldwide awe.

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      Galaxies shine with Your genius;

      skies unveil Your masterpieces—

      ever singing day-song, night-song,

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