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Our God is a refuge, an almighty tower, our help everlasting in every dark hour. Although the earth trembles and oceans may roar, through all of our trials, He reigns evermore. The Lord, God Almighty is with us, steadfast like a fortress. Be still, and remember He is God; exalted is He. Come, witness the Lord's works, He makes war to cease. He comforts the nations, and brings the world peace. Though storms rage around us, and lightning may flare, though pestilence plague us, He'll always be there. The Lord, God Almighty is with us, steadfast like a fortress. Be still, and remember He is God; exalted is He. Based upon Psalm 46 May be sung to the tune of "Chariots of Fire Main Theme" by Vangelis

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Date: 8/9/2020 8:25:00 PM
Congratulations on your win John. A song of hope, so right for the time, brilliant. Belle
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Date: 8/9/2020 9:40:00 PM
Belle, it's nice to meet you. Thank you very much for taking time to read my song and leave behind a word of encouragement.
Date: 8/9/2020 1:51:00 PM
Congrats John on your win and such a wonderful write! Well done!!
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Date: 8/9/2020 2:00:00 PM
Thank you, Krish! Very kind of you to stop by and leave your uplifting comment, my friend.
Date: 8/9/2020 10:34:00 AM
These days as we deal with the pandemic and fighting continues in the Middle East, it's helpful to have faith that God will protect us. Love your poem, John. Congratulations on your well-deserved top win! Hugs, Carolyn
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Date: 8/9/2020 1:58:00 PM
Thanks, Carolyn, I couldn't agree more. Grateful for your kind thoughts, I appreciate you commenting. Hugs ~ John
Date: 8/9/2020 6:20:00 AM
Glad to visit it again to congratulate you on your splendid win my friend :) Have a great Sunday!
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Date: 8/9/2020 10:20:00 AM
Appreciate your multiple viewings and blessings, my friend. I'm sorry to hear of the air tragedy in your homeland. Your people are in my prayers. ~ John
Date: 8/9/2020 5:44:00 AM
God is a refuge in our storms, whether literally or metaphorically. Many of your poems sing his praises, and I've neglected to be more appreciative of them. Congratulations on a wonderful song of hope, John.
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Date: 8/9/2020 10:18:00 AM
Thank you for your wonderful comment, Jenna. I loved your winning entry, and hope to enjoy more of your talents in weeks to come. God is good.
Date: 8/9/2020 5:03:00 AM
Superbly rendered poem, John:-) Congratulations on your well-deserved win!
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Date: 8/9/2020 10:16:00 AM
Thank you for your affirmation, my poet friend. Your words mean a lot to me!
Date: 8/8/2020 9:52:00 PM
Congrats John to win first place on your spiritual Lyric. Blessing
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Date: 8/8/2020 9:59:00 PM
Thank you, Anisha!
Date: 8/8/2020 8:22:00 PM
Our strong tower, I've run in to Him many a time...great words for the Chariots of Fire tune. Congratulations! John on a fine piece and your placement.
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Date: 8/8/2020 9:53:00 PM
Thanks for the kind thoughts, Reason. I enjoyed your entry as well ~ John
Date: 8/8/2020 7:04:00 PM
This is exactly what I was looking for John, a fantastic lyric that is rich in spiritual significance thanks for this wonderful entry and congrats on a top win!
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Date: 8/8/2020 8:21:00 PM
A heartfelt thank you, John, for sponsoring this contest and for esteeming my entry with a generous placement. This troublesome year needs much poetry of hope!
Date: 7/23/2020 3:35:00 AM
A beautiful praise for our heavenly father, this are times we should just be thankful to God for what he has done for us, for once not ask anything of him but just show gratitude for "Though storms rage around us, and lightning may flare, though pestilence plague us, He'll always be there." Amen!
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Date: 7/29/2020 5:45:00 PM
Yes, gratitude is the attitude. Thank you for your many words of encouragement this week. Blessings ~ John
Date: 7/14/2020 2:16:00 PM
Every word of this muse drips divine grace and faith in the Almighty. An uplifting song of hope dear friend. I love how you've portrayed the everlasting presence of God throughout your muse. Congratulations on your win in Brian's contest and best wishes for the song of hope contest :)
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Date: 7/14/2020 7:39:00 PM
Aditi, your deep dive into the poems and your careful comments demonstrate your commitment to encouraging your fellow poets. I am a blessed, and very grateful, recipient of such care and thoughtfulness. Thank you, my friend.
Date: 7/14/2020 7:03:00 AM
Awesome! powerful spiritual write Johnny Watts...the Lord is in you...blessings dear friend...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 7/14/2020 7:37:00 PM
Good to hear from you, my winged brother. Thanks for the uplifting messages you leave for me. Blessings to you, my friend.
Date: 7/14/2020 4:00:00 AM
I am back to point out my favorite part. "Though storms rage around us, and lightning may flare, though pestilence plague us, He'll always be there." This is a wow!
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Date: 7/14/2020 7:36:00 PM
Caren, it was sure sweet of you to come back to let me know your favorite line. It seemed kind of timely to consider plagues and pestilence right now. Be safe ~ John
Date: 7/13/2020 1:12:00 PM
The Almighty is steadfast like a fortress, he does comfort nations and we do take refuge in God Almighty in our darkest hour. Great poem John and written with great inspiration. Loved it. Blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 7/13/2020 1:18:00 PM
Thank you for the blessing of your words, Jennifer. I have felt the strong refuge of the Lord protecting me and my family throughout the pandemic, and I wish that same comfort for all of my friends and family. Hugs ~ John
Date: 7/12/2020 11:03:00 PM
Amen! Alleluia! What a beautiful hymn of praise! This is a very powerful statement of belief. Is there a chance you will compose your own music? Congratulations, my friend.
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Date: 7/12/2020 11:46:00 PM
Thanks for the lovely, heartwarming comment, my friend. I think I will let this one be sung to the Vangelis tune; it's far more powerful than anything I could come up with. Blessings to you ~ John
Date: 7/12/2020 11:25:00 AM
Amen!
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Date: 7/12/2020 11:28:00 AM
Thanks, SW
Date: 7/11/2020 3:30:00 PM
A very inspiring piece! Let me quote my fave line, " Though pestilence plague us, He always is there." Sooooo very true!!! Congratulations!!!
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Date: 7/11/2020 3:59:00 PM
Thank you, my friend! I added that line at the last minute ~ John
Date: 7/11/2020 2:09:00 PM
I see yet another poem I missed. Wow, I am so behind with my friends' poetry. Congrats on your well deserved win, my friend.
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Date: 7/11/2020 3:05:00 PM
Thank you very much, Andrea
Date: 7/10/2020 7:29:00 PM
John, this is a beautiful, uplifting WINNING poem! Janice
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Date: 7/10/2020 7:44:00 PM
Thank you for your kind words, Janice!
Date: 7/10/2020 7:16:00 PM
John congrats on your top win!;)
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Date: 7/10/2020 7:44:00 PM
Thank you for stopping by, Brenda!
Date: 7/10/2020 6:55:00 PM
Congratulations on your well deserved win,John Be still, and know that I am God, very comforting advice... Take care... Shirley
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Date: 7/10/2020 7:02:00 PM
Thank you, Shirley. I, too, am comforted by that advice. "Be Still, My Soul" is one of my favorite hymns ~ John
Date: 7/10/2020 3:29:00 PM
I love the picture that you have here. Nice poem, John! Congratulations on your win!
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Date: 7/10/2020 7:01:00 PM
Thank you, my friend. I'm rather fond of that photo myself, especially with the dark clouds looming overhead!
Date: 7/10/2020 12:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your win. Your line, "Our God is a refuge," is so very true. Your pen was writing from heaven. "Beautiful" Enjoy your win and day..........
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Date: 7/10/2020 1:53:00 PM
Paula, your words lift my spirits today. Enjoy your weekend, my friend ~ John
Date: 7/10/2020 9:26:00 AM
Congratulations on your winning faith filled uplifting poem!
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Date: 7/10/2020 1:52:00 PM
Lovely to hear from you today, Frances, with your uplifting words. Thank you ~ John
Date: 7/10/2020 7:11:00 AM
A beautiful hymn you've written John, this should be in a hymn book. Tom
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Date: 7/10/2020 1:51:00 PM
Appreciate the vote of confidence, my friend ~ John
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