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Commandments of the Lord

https://m.soundcloud.com/user-921599710/commandments-of-the-lord As was written, on Mount Sinai As Moses stood on high, commandments of virtue A shower of blessings, to bestow upon As for the people, they adhered not Unguided minds, an idolised calf of gold Yet to unfold, in a moment of anger Stones thrust down, sin was all around, though forgiveness abound Two further tablets, inscriptions anew Early on the mount, forty days and nights At one with the father Both food and drink – the absence of From such a return, proceeding down A glow of brilliance, radiant face Of whom could stare Dispel at once Covering veil Of such commands, in accordance with Prosperity stands To stray from the path, affliction coincides Worship the Lord Assemble the Tabernacle With sacrificial offerings, designated ark Glory be filled A time to remain The cloud has arisen Journey on Written by Geraldine Taylor ©

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