Ps 118 & Ps 130

Divine Parade & Distant Cry

Ps 118 Divine Parade

God’s mercy is forever. 
Say it all together!  

Let go of fear, be free. 
The Lord walks with you and me. 

Don't rely on rulers
who push for power, not peace. 

Come, sing out a song 
of eternity, revealing 
reversals, and salvation. 

Give thanks for the marvelous 
gifts of life and bless those 
who come spreading God's love. 

Rejoice! Let your light shine. 
Join the divine parade! 

Ps 130 Distant Cry

I have fallen 
so far down,
God, can you hear
my distant cry?

Do not count
each misstep,
but lead me back
to firm ground

I wait for you,
my hope profound,
for your promised
the lost will be found

Swanson, John August. Festival of Lights, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. Original source: Estate of John August Swanson.

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These are part of a series of short Ps poems inspired by the Psalms:
Ps 1 & 23 / Ps 30 & 42 / Ps 51 & 84 / Ps 95 & 100

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