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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Date: 6/26/2012 6:32:00 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
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Date: 6/25/2012 7:21:00 AM
I am humbled to have read this. Did you still want to speak to me Tuesday evening? Lucinda
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Date: 5/7/2012 1:30:00 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!
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Date: 5/6/2012 7:18:00 PM
Beautiful psalm indeed. Thanks for posting such an uplifting verse. <3 Always, Laura
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Date: 5/6/2012 12:50:00 PM
John, great write ...David
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Date: 5/6/2012 12:10:00 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
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Date: 5/6/2012 7:16:00 AM
Nice dear poet.
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Date: 5/5/2012 8:27:00 PM
And second to phillis babcock you are mybigest fan but surly you best her in comments.thank you.smiles always.kk
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Date: 5/5/2012 3:23:00 PM
John ...u make me smile with beautiful thoughts luv.. smiling now.. exquisite ..
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Date: 5/5/2012 8:50:00 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
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Date: 5/4/2012 6:05:00 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
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Date: 5/4/2012 3:00:00 PM
amen, well penned . Stay blessed. Ronny
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Date: 5/4/2012 7:06:00 AM
A great write here dear poet...may your faith live on ! Have a blessed weekend John....much love, james
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Date: 5/3/2012 2:43:00 PM
Beautiful written. - oxox Anne-Lise
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Date: 5/3/2012 12:48:00 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..!
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Date: 5/3/2012 2:30:00 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
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Date: 5/2/2012 8:11:00 PM
John, you are so wickedly awesome.. I mean that as a compliment.. thank you always for the smiles..pd
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Date: 5/3/2012 7:34:00 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.'"
Date: 5/2/2012 7:12:00 PM
WOW!!!Very well written dear poet.This truly inspirational.Great write.
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