the psalmist

A poet in love with God,
          his heart a harp in the streets,
          praising God's wonderful works
               in sea and bird and star,
               in the history of his people,
               in His words that form His children,
               for Yahweh created it all
               and saves His servants who call His name.

His greatest work is man
      with the heart that knows God,
      rooted in thanksgiving
      for bringing all this to pass. 

Those who live under the wings
      of the Most High can say,
 "You are my refuge and my fortress;
      I will fear no evil because You are with me,"
      and experience the Presence
      that no army can conquer.

"Elohim sparks hope for the future
       for the Lord is King
       of the Heavens and earth,
       who will always be there
       to strengthen and renew His faithful.

In sorrow the suppliant calls the Almighty
       to bestow His mercy,
      "Out of the depths I cry to You, O Lord,
       Lord hear my voice."

God is a storm of lightening and rain,
      thundering fear into hearts that do not know Him,
      while watering the wheat of His chosen Aramean,
      and lighting the way of his earthly wanderings.

These prayers of Jesus and the prophets
      inspire the feelings
      of the true worshipper of God
      Who reveals the secret
      of His inmost nature
      to whoever is a psalmist at heart.

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