In the House of My Dear Father

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How lovely is Your tabernacle, O Lord of host! My soul longs, yes, even faints for

The courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God *

Even the sparrow has found a home, and the swallow a nest for herself, where

She may lay her young----even Your alters, O Lord of hosts, my King and my God.

Blessed are those who dwell in Your house; they will still be praising You. Selah ~

Blessed is the one whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage.

As they pass through the Valley of Baca, they make it a spring; the rain also

Covers it with pools. They go from strength to strength; each one appears before

God in Zion. O Lord God of hosts, hear my prayer; give ear, O God of Jacob! Selah *

O God, behold our shield, and look upon the face of Your anointed. For a day

In Your courts is better than a thousand. I would rather be a doorkeeper in the house of

My God, then to dwell in the tents of wickedness. For the Lord God is a sun and shield

The Lord will give grace and glory; no good thing will He withhold from those

Who walk uprightly. O Lord of hosts, blessed are they whom trust in You *

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....“Psalm 84 * `O My Soul`” ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Cayton Avatar
June 26, 2012 at 6:32 AM
There are no words really to say about Beyound the night. Tears welled in the softest part of me when I read the new peom elsewhere. I only want and need to express love to you in the gentle ways that are with such softness my heart has never known, Lucinda
Cayton Avatar
June 25, 2012 at 7:21 AM
I am humbled to have read this. Did you still want to speak to me Tuesday evening? Lucinda
Wesley Avatar
May 7, 2012 at 1:30 PM
Can't be anything else that a psalm; perfection in the wording and so full of meaning. A beautiful way to exspress your faith John. This one shines!
Breidenthal Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 7:18 PM
Beautiful psalm indeed. Thanks for posting such an uplifting verse. <3 Always, Laura
Williams Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 12:50 PM
John, great write ...David
Burch Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 12:10 PM
David was indeed a man after God's own heart...:) The Psalms are some of my favs (to write songs from and sing)as well as read...thank you for sharing John...what a wonderful candle you are :) big hugs, love deb
Dey Avatar
May 6, 2012 at 7:16 AM
Nice dear poet.
Situation Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 8:27 PM
And second to phillis babcock you are mybigest fan but surly you best her in comments.thank you.smiles always.kk
Sweetheart Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 3:23 PM
John ...u make me smile with beautiful thoughts luv.. smiling now.. exquisite ..
Devnath  Avatar
May 5, 2012 at 8:50 AM
It's a genius holy write depicts from your words "Blessed is the one whose strength is in You, whose heart is set on pilgrimage". Pure constructive revolutionary thought. Loved always, bl
Butterfly Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 6:05 PM
John you have penned a very spiritual write, your faith is very evident, well done and thanks for all your wonderful comments on my poetry
Madonsela Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 3:00 PM
amen, well penned . Stay blessed. Ronny
Peranteau Avatar
May 4, 2012 at 7:06 AM
A great write here dear poet...may your faith live on ! Have a blessed weekend John....much love, james
Andresen Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 2:43 PM
Beautiful written. - oxox Anne-Lise
Maverick Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 12:48 PM
Really enjoyed your post of the above psalm John; you can do no wrong in studying the scriptures; they will imbue a person with a real sense of poetry second to none..!
Lefanue Avatar
May 3, 2012 at 2:30 AM
Glad you enjoyed my poem, John. I wrote 11 poems this last week - in all 1,500. I don't post them all of course. Enjoyed your In the House of My Dear Father. How amazing it will be to be in the presence of the Almighty. What a joy to know that it is possible because we are covered by Christ's righteousness - something we can't achieve. Smile :) God bless, Maureen
A   Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 8:11 PM
John, you are so wickedly awesome.. I mean that as a compliment.. thank you always for the smiles..pd
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May 3, 2012 at 7:34 AM
....Smile ˜ "I Close My Eyes Peacefully, To Walk Aside The Waters Still * Where I May Find This Joyful Light, Inside My Soul Its Seal ˜ 'Communion.'"
The Drunken Poet Avatar
May 2, 2012 at 7:12 PM
WOW!!!Very well written dear poet.This truly inspirational.Great write.
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