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A Psalm of Hope

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

Copyright © John Watt | Year Posted 2020

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Beryl Edmonds Date: 8/9/2020 8:25:00 PM Congratulations on your win John. A song of hope, so right for the time, brilliant. Belle Login to Reply John Watt 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.

Krish Radhakrishna Date: 8/9/2020 1:51:00 PM Congrats John on your win and such a wonderful write! Well done!! Login to Reply John Watt 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.

Carolyn Devonshire 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 Login to Reply John Watt 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

Aditi Mishra 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! Login to Reply John Watt 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

Jenna Logan 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. Login to Reply John Watt 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.

Edward Ibeh Date: 8/9/2020 5:03:00 AM Superbly rendered poem, John:-) Congratulations on your well-deserved win! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 8/9/2020 10:16:00 AM Thank you for your affirmation, my poet friend. Your words mean a lot to me!

Anisha Dutta Date: 8/8/2020 9:52:00 PM Congrats John to win first place on your spiritual Lyric. Blessing Login to Reply John Watt Date: 8/8/2020 9:59:00 PM Thank you, Anisha!

Reason A. Poteet 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. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 8/8/2020 9:53:00 PM Thanks for the kind thoughts, Reason. I enjoyed your entry as well ~ John

John Hamilton 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! Login to Reply John Watt 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!

Rercy Zola-Zaba 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! Login to Reply John Watt 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

Aditi Mishra 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 :) Login to Reply John Watt 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.

Winged Warrior Date: 7/14/2020 7:03:00 AM Awesome! powerful spiritual write Johnny Watts...the Lord is in you...blessings dear friend...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply John Watt 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.

Caren Krutsinger 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! Login to Reply John Watt 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

Jennifer Proxenos 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. Login to Reply John Watt 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

Sam Kauffman 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. Login to Reply John Watt 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

Sunlite Wanter Date: 7/12/2020 11:25:00 AM Amen! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/12/2020 11:28:00 AM Thanks, SW

JCB Brul 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!!! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/11/2020 3:59:00 PM Thank you, my friend! I added that line at the last minute ~ John

Andrea Dietrich 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. Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/11/2020 3:05:00 PM Thank you very much, Andrea

Janice Canerdy Date: 7/10/2020 7:29:00 PM John, this is a beautiful, uplifting WINNING poem! Janice Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2020 7:44:00 PM Thank you for your kind words, Janice!

Brenda Chiri Date: 7/10/2020 7:16:00 PM John congrats on your top win!;) Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2020 7:44:00 PM Thank you for stopping by, Brenda!

Shirley Hawkins 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 Login to Reply John Watt 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

Kim Rodrigues Date: 7/10/2020 3:29:00 PM I love the picture that you have here. Nice poem, John! Congratulations on your win! Login to Reply John Watt 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!

Paula Goldsmith 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.......... Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2020 1:53:00 PM Paula, your words lift my spirits today. Enjoy your weekend, my friend ~ John

Frances Schiavina Date: 7/10/2020 9:26:00 AM Congratulations on your winning faith filled uplifting poem! Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2020 1:52:00 PM Lovely to hear from you today, Frances, with your uplifting words. Thank you ~ John

Tom Cunningham Date: 7/10/2020 7:11:00 AM A beautiful hymn you've written John, this should be in a hymn book. Tom Login to Reply John Watt Date: 7/10/2020 1:51:00 PM Appreciate the vote of confidence, my friend ~ John

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