I Will Lift Up My Eyes

I WILL LIFT UP MY EYES

I will lift up my eyes unto the hills
To the God of Heaven and seek His will

The Lord, the maker of heaven and earth
Has been my help before my birth

He never slumbers, nor does He sleep
I forever will be in His watchful keep

He is the shade on my right hand
Under His protection, I'll forever stand

I'm preserved from evil, He preserves my soul
I'll trust Him until His face I behold

My going out, and my coming in
Are preserved forever only by Him

One day I'll stand on Heaven's shore
To reign with Him forevermore


	Curtis Moorman
	22 December 2011

For contest: Faith vs Poetry
Based on Psalm 121:1-8
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011


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Date: 1/5/2012 11:55:00 AM
Congratulations on your win in the "Faith Verses" contest Curtis. Love, Carol
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Date: 12/31/2011 10:00:00 PM
Congratulations on your winning poem :) Best regards, Jon
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:14:00 AM
Thanks, Jon! I appreciate the kind words.
Date: 12/30/2011 9:53:00 PM
I knew this was from Psalms as soon as I read it. Good job at these rhyming couplets and congratulations on winning in the contest with it.
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:15:00 AM
Psalms are among my favorite passages of Scripture. They make good reading and give great advice.
Date: 12/30/2011 8:45:00 PM
Wow! God is praised!
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:16:00 AM
God is good = all the time!
Date: 12/30/2011 3:05:00 PM
Great poem! I trylu love your underlying message :) Keep writing, Love, J,
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:17:00 AM
Thanks J.! David wrote many Psalms that are great poems. He'd make a favorite poet on Soup!
Date: 12/30/2011 11:16:00 AM
Excellent, my friend. how are you as the old year comes to a close. I am glad to see it go, personally!! Congrats on your win and let's hope the new year is awesome.
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:18:00 AM
My year was great and I pray 2012 will be even better. Thanks for the encouragement you always provid.
Date: 12/29/2011 7:14:00 PM
Congratulations, Curtis. This poem is wonderful!
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:19:00 AM
Thanks, Denise! I'm glad you like it. Your encouragement means a lot to me.
Date: 12/29/2011 5:45:00 PM
Congratulations on a fine win, Curtis. A very Happy New Year to you and yours. Love, Annalise
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:20:00 AM
Annalise! I appreciate your kindness. Happy New Year to you and yours as well.
Date: 12/29/2011 2:35:00 PM
Congratulations curtis. Nice to see you in the no. 1 column. Love, Joyce
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Date: 1/1/2012 10:22:00 AM
Thanks Joyce! It's good to be in the No. 1
Date: 12/29/2011 2:21:00 PM
Curtis, Merry Seasons and Happy new Reasonings in the New Year... I am honored that your chose to enter my contest... My hope is that you find honor in your placement. Agape, Moses
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Date: 12/29/2011 3:58:00 PM
John: To win any place in a contest you sponsor is always an honor to me. A first place win is truly a great honor as well as a blessing to me. May the Lord grant you the best year ever in 2012.
Date: 12/22/2011 9:22:00 PM
This is wonderful, Curtis. I love this passage of Scripture. Thank you for my placement in your contest. I'm thrilled that you liked my poem. God Bless. kim
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Date: 1/1/2012 2:46:00 PM
Thanks, Kim. I love Psalms. They are inspiring, great poetry, and provide some great advice. FYI, all your poems are good. I may sponsor another contest soon. If I do, I'll try to spot your entry simply by your style. God Bless, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!
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