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To the Pure and Shining One A song for the guitar by King David O God, hear my prayer. Listen to my heart’s cry. |
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For no matter where I am, even when I’m far from home, I will cry out to you for a father’s help. When I’m feeble and overwhelmed by life, guide me into your glory, where I am safe and sheltered. |
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Lord, you are a paradise of protection to me. You lift me high above the fray. None of my foes can touch me when I’m held firmly in your wrap-around presence! |
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Keep me in this glory. Let me live continually under your splendor-shadow, hiding my life in you forever. — Pause in his presence |
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You have heard my sweet resolutions to love and serve you, for I am your beloved. And you have given me an inheritance of rich treasures, which you give to all your lovers. |
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You treat me like a king, giving me a full and abundant life, years and years of reigning,[1] like many generations rolled into one. |
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I will live enthroned with you forever! Guard me, God, with your unending, unfailing love. Let me live my days walking in grace and truth before you. |
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And my praises will fill the heavens forever, fulfilling my vow to make every day a love gift to you! |
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