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Beside Still Waters

Beside Still Waters Beside still waters you refresh my soul After crossing the desert, you renew my thirsty heart Beside your still waters I will find a cooling shade In your aspen grove washed by gentle rains. I come to your quiet waters nourished by your love In the shadow of morning I find I am renewed. When I go down into your waters I rise up anew As the dawning day - fresh as morning dew. Then you give me living waters. I will never thirst again. I praise you for this new life flowing from your wellspring! Abiding by your still waters in your meadows green I rest at midday, sheltered 'neath your wings serene You lead me to still waters bidding me to sit with you Abide in your embrace to rest at your peaceful pool. Then you give me living waters. I will never thirst again. I praise you for this new life flowing from your well spring. 3-1-22 Contest: Songs of Praise Sponsor: Robert James Liguori Inspired by the Psalms

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Valsa George

Date: 4/14/2022 10:16:00 PM

"When I go down into your waters I rise up anew As the dawning day - fresh as morning dew"...... What a cooling and refreshing feel this poem offers ! As the lady at the well got the promise that after drinking from the well of living waters, she won't feel thirsty, we too shall be appeased of our gnawing thirst once we drink from the cup of His Love... Lovely poem, Sam

Robert L. Hinshaw

Date: 3/4/2022 11:42:00 AM

Beautiful words, Sam! Congrats for your high rating in the contest. Thanks for your gracious comments re my win and best to you as you continue your poetical journey - Bob H

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2022 1:32:00 PM

So grateful for your visit Bob, your congratulations and your beautiful message. Have enjoyed your poems - their spirit and their depth. Sending you blessings as pilgrims on the journey.

Beata Agustin

Date: 3/3/2022 5:38:00 AM

Amen to this. Congrats!!!Thanks so much for sharing this... expressing your faith in the Lord, so faith-edifying, and God-exalting. Thanks likewise for your friendship. I do feel your sisterly warm care... your uplifting comments inspire me. God bless you.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2022 1:30:00 PM

Thank you so much Beata! At this time I think and feel we all need a place of still waters to abide and renew. You are truly a blessing to me. Your faithful love for God is a "light unto my feet" and I am always refreshed and renewed in your beautiful "God exalting" poems. Your sisterly friendship is a treasure of immeasurable joy. No coincidence! Sending you blessings of still waters and peace!

Joanna Daniel

Date: 3/3/2022 12:00:00 AM

What a brilliant song, Sam, congratulations:)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2022 12:30:00 PM

Thank you so very much Jo! As I said to John, in this time of worldwide chaos, I wanted to give everyone a poetic place of stillness and peace! Blessings of still waters to you!

John Watt

Date: 3/2/2022 5:01:00 PM

These words echo many scriptural images: the living water, the miraculous water from the rock, the waters of baptism, the woman at the well, and of course the still waters of Ps 23. Your lyrics emanate the serenity and confidence of a lamb following the Good Shepherd. Beautiful and worshipful, Sam. Congratulations for your win.

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/4/2022 12:25:00 PM

Many, many thanks dear friend! Had a feeling you would pick up all of the references! In this time of worldwide chaos we need a place to abide in the warm caressing embrace of our God. This revised lyric is part of a song/poem suite - Pilgrim's Journey. Had completely forgotten about the songs until Robert's contest reminded me of them written as theme songs for retreat team preparation over six weeks. Just realized there was an album in the poems and music! Blessings of still waters to you!

Joe Maverick

Date: 3/2/2022 12:02:00 PM

And so we are greatly refreshed.' Well done Sam so many strong lines Congratulations on the win'

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2022 1:26:00 PM

Joe, thank you so much! Yes we are refreshed and those still waters are always available to us on our journey. It was truly an honor to have placed among so many wonderful lyrics! Sending you blessings of still water.

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 3/2/2022 11:04:00 AM

The 23rd Psalm, truly a masterpiece of absolute beauty Sam! This is beautiful. I am incredibly blessed with how you did this, and I am setting it into my favorites. God bless you! ~ <3 ~ BettyJo

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2022 1:35:00 PM

Your fav is such an honor BettyJo! One of the greatest compliments a writer/lyricist can get is to know that your writing has touched another person! Thank you for that blessing, your fav and message that really does lift me up today. I love Psalm 23. It is one of those Psalms that has a life of its own. Sending you blessings. Be blessed! :D !

Laura Leiser

Date: 3/1/2022 9:00:00 PM

What a beautiful lyric of peace and praise, Sam! I feel the worship and thanksgiving to God above in your lovely poem! Wishing you all the best in the contest! :)

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2022 9:16:00 AM

Hi Laura! So grateful for your lovely message. Thank you! Knowing that this lyric was a moment of worship and praise for you just lifts my heart for that was its purpose even without the music! Thank you for stopping by to experience these still waters. Sending you bunches of blessings! Hope you are well.

Eve Roper

Date: 3/1/2022 5:31:00 PM

Blessings for a new life flowing from your well spring flesh. Beautiful verse, Sam, enjoyed reading and good luck in the contest. Blessing my friend and stay healthy

Sam Kauffman
Date: 3/2/2022 9:12:00 AM

Thank you so much Eve. I originally wrote this for a retreat and it has always been one of my favorites. It makes me so happy to know that you enjoyed this moment of rest "beside still waters." Sending you blessings of still waters and green meadows my friend - good health!