Mulled Psalms. Marjorie Gray

Mulled Psalms - Marjorie Gray


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keep the promises:

      You hear needy people’s groans;

      You will stop thieves of poor folks.

      Your Words gleam like sun on ice,

      Pure as baby’s first teardrops.

      Love, safeguard hassled people;

      extricate us from rat-racers

      who parade degradation.

      13

      Mercy, God, how much longer?

      When, if ever, will we see You?

      When will global conflict end?

      How long will horrors persist?

      Do You realize our confusion?

      Let us see You; help us know You.

      Otherwise we sink and drown while

      gloaters smile to see us flounder.

      But we trust Your loving power;

      your provision keeps us joyful,

      overflowing with new love songs.

      Thank You, divine ever-close Friend.

      14

      Foolish hearts insist there is no God.

      Rotten characters rape and bribe;

      no one is good. God is looking:

      is anyone looking for God?

      Does anybody understand?

      No, all are headstrong; none do right.

      Arrogant critics, can’t You see?

      You are swallowing up people

      and thereby disrespecting God!

      Dread will overwhelm You because

      Holy Advocate stands with victims.

      Though crooks bulldoze poor people’s dreams

      God’s live word resurrects vision,

      spurs actions toward Earth’s Renewal!

      Let the festive singing begin.

      15

      Great Spirit, who is welcome in Your

      Secret Place? Who is at home there?

      Those with bright, clean lifestyles, sincere

      folks who do not backbite or revile.

      These humble, brave souls cannot be

      swayed by vileness or violence.

      They affirm all who respect God.

      No matter the consequences, they

      keep their word. The poor can borrow

      interest-free—no penalties, no bribes.

      What a beautiful, solid life!

      16

      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.

      17

      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.

      18

      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


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