Psalm of Exaltation

I will sing of mercy and judgment, unto thee,
O Lord, will I sing. A wanderer from the way
Of right, self exalted in a fool's glow of vanity
I scoffed at you my king, 'til death and decay
Drove me from the folly's fruit to open again
The door of my wounded heart. O sweet rain
Of light, O quivering dove of uncloven love
You exit your bright portals of heaven above
To dwell in my mortal muddle of mud. O let
My mute tongue milk the jubilation of praise
Let your power reclaiming ransomed breath
Lift up my fired pedestal extolling your ways.
O God, take all, and be my love's everything
Bearer of my cross, High Rock, and my King.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Richardson Avatar
May 29, 2009 at 8:44 AM
AWESOME!!! This is a prayer, song, and or testimony for many who have strayed from the glorious light of the Lord but wants to repent and find solice in his kingdom again. Well done and congrats! You really deserve it. ~Des Juan
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May 26, 2009 at 7:11 PM
WOW!!! Talk about a powerful and amazing piece of art! I can see hands down, why it placed! congratulations my friend, well done.
Peranteau Avatar
May 26, 2009 at 11:35 AM
Beautiful "Psalm" L'nass! I wrote a short one a while back but I'm a bit intimidated to post because of such writes as yours here,..a wonderful, full of love psalm ! I love this. james
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May 24, 2009 at 11:12 AM
L'nass, I'm playing catch up here and look what a delight I found. This poem is truly beautiful. Congratulations. And keep writing. Lovingly, Dane
Jordan Avatar
May 20, 2009 at 1:12 PM
L"nass my friend - Congratulations on placing in Brian’s, “Pentecost Poem” God Bless, MJ
Lopez Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 2:21 PM
L'nass, congrats on placing in the contest.
Spence Sr Avatar
May 17, 2009 at 10:23 AM
This is an awesome Psalm of exaltation. While reading the lines, I thought this would be a great entry for Brian's Pentecostal Praise Contest; however, I have noticed that you were the winner. If you would like to read some inspirational pieces, check my "2009 Best Christian Poetry Award Book," entitled "Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul." It has some great "Pentecostal Praise" pieces you'll love. You'll find it on many book sites. Great job and God bless always! ~Joseph
Winter Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 1:49 PM
Congratulations L'nass on your win in Brian's contest! So beautiful! Love, Shar
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May 16, 2009 at 11:46 AM
Congratulations on being one of the winners in Brian's contest. What a inspirational poem. Enjoy your honor. Wishing you continued success. Karen
Moreno Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 9:48 AM
Beautiful sonnet L'nass, congrats on your success in the contest...Raul
La France Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 7:55 AM
Congratulations on your win in the contest
Richards Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 6:13 AM
Congratulations L'nass, such a beautiful entry to Brian's contest ! Hooray for your win !! ~ Love, Carrie
Strand Avatar
May 16, 2009 at 12:29 AM
Congrats on your success in my Pentecost contest L'nass Rgds Brian My latest contest Sequence is now open.
Joe Avatar
May 11, 2009 at 6:38 AM
Once again you have pulled it off. This works excellently and I am very much impressed (and a little envious) by what you are doing here. I have to say that this is so unlike any sonnet I have read and yet you maintain the discipline (the line 'My mute tongue milk the jubilation of praise' is excellently placed for the turn of the argument). The language use is so well employed: it doesn't sound pretentious or forced. This is an excellent us of the psalms as a source of inspiration
Chircop Avatar
May 10, 2009 at 8:44 AM
God take all and be my love"s everything,bearer of my cross,high rock,and my KING---This is deep,bearer of my cross,we all carry a cross sometime or another in our life and when God is our bearer,when we have faith in him the cross willbe easier to carry,and HIGH ROCK-yes he is a rock where we should build our house and HE IS THE ONLY KING---amen again,this is like a sweet prayer i can turn too when the cross is too heavy--thanks--charma
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May 10, 2009 at 7:05 AM
a great poem, he will lift you up high my friend this is a wonderful poem I too have ben in the mud puddle so dark so deep but he pulled me right out into his light, we are free my friend we are free, God bless you from diane
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May 10, 2009 at 3:49 AM
I have been in that mud puddle L'nass; been there and indulged myself until the fire and wrath literally shook me clean of my every single material thing i had (twice in 1 year!) we love everything, and all from my lack of faith. it was a direct hit. I did not learn, and then BOOM, again I was shook down and left with just my family, and pure, clean light. I never felt so full. beautiful, L'nass, as always
Strand Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 11:56 PM
Thank you for supporting my contest L'nass.Rgds Brian
Goff Avatar
May 9, 2009 at 7:30 PM
L'nass, a difficult ( I imagine) form of poetry you have created effortlessly! and with obvious passion which I see building in you every time you write!!! you are a soup torchbearer and I'm honored to call you my friend! ......Jimmy
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