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Psalm of Praise

Psalm of praise Oh Jah, we laud you for your magnificence as the one and only true God and Sovereign of the universe. Your splendor is beyond our imagination and your glory surpasses all conscious thought. Even so, you take notice of us, mere mortal man, less than the dust on your celestial scales are we. We are less than nothing and yet you dignify us by granting us to be made in your image. How we need to abound in your marvelous qualities of love, justice wisdom and power, to be able to help those who oppose you and deny your existence, and your Authority. Only because of your humility and mercy do you continue to sustain us here on our earthly dwelling place- we are so undeserving yet by your grace, your undeserved kindness we exist and move and breathe. Our very lives depend on your mercy, your loving care is evident in the beauty of the sun as it rises and sets, marking the limits of our days and our nights. We marvel Sovereign Lord, at how marvelously we are made, not only us but the everlasting cosmos, how you have ordered their existence by your command - and by your dynamic energy all continues to function precisely and harmoniously as you have designed. You the great Timekeeper, have all things under your control, and for all things there is an appointed time, all according to your will and purpose. How we rejoice at the prospect of life everlasting in a paradise earth, when all things will have been restored back to perfection. Hallelujah, praise Jah, all you heavens and earth, and and all who enjoy Godly peace in his everlasting glory! September 16,2019 John Derek Hamilton

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Date: 12/27/2019 6:24:00 AM
I am not a religious man, but the message of this psalm stands tall and resonates with me. Thank you for sharing and a Happy New Year to you, Kai
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John Hamilton
Date: 12/27/2019 9:33:00 AM
Thanks Kai, many are not religious, but still have a spiritual void that needs to be filled. Hope the new year bring good things for you! Maybe check out JW.org!
Date: 12/11/2019 9:03:00 PM
Enjoyed this encouraging poem of praise.
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Date: 12/11/2019 9:19:00 PM
Thanks so much Juliet, I'm glad you enjoyed this one enough to leave a nice comment. Welcome to my page!
Date: 9/27/2019 12:15:00 PM
Indeed, a beautiful prayer of praise, John. It truly seems like you're talking to God. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
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Date: 9/27/2019 1:05:00 PM
Thanks Carolyn, nice to see you on my page again, it seems like it, because I am talking to God. Glad you liked it! HAGD John
Date: 9/27/2019 9:47:00 AM
A pleasing Psalm, congrats on a fine win.
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Date: 9/27/2019 10:58:00 AM
Thanks Rick, I knew you would comment on this one!
Date: 9/27/2019 8:04:00 AM
A very powerful poem of praise! How great is God's wisdom that God has given you. Thank you, John for sharing! God bless!
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Date: 9/27/2019 8:09:00 AM
Thanks Estela for your kind words today, it means a lot to me!
Date: 9/27/2019 4:53:00 AM
- A wonderful winning poem John, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 9/27/2019 8:08:00 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise I appreciate it!
Date: 9/27/2019 12:40:00 AM
Congratulations on this amazing psalm John. Amen! xxoo
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Date: 9/27/2019 8:07:00 AM
Thanks Connie, I thought you might comment on this one, it was a task of love and devotion now completed for the world to see, glad you like it, thanks for the amen!
Date: 9/26/2019 10:38:00 PM
This is awesome and I congratulate you - Bless you
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Date: 9/27/2019 8:06:00 AM
Thanks Regina this means a lot to me thanks for hosting the contest!
Date: 9/26/2019 10:29:00 PM
Wonderful writing - congrats on your win, John! :o) (I didn't get a single comment on mine, lol)
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Date: 9/27/2019 8:05:00 AM
Thanks G I put my heart in this one, all praise to Him who inspires this!
Date: 9/26/2019 8:20:00 PM
Congratulations on your win John, I told you this one was a beauty! :) hugs
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Date: 9/26/2019 9:14:00 PM
Thanks Sandy I am grateful for the privilege!
Date: 9/26/2019 5:41:00 PM
Your poem reads likes a prayer, John ..words of worship and dedication and humility as you wrote in these lines:...We are less than nothing and yet you dignify us by granting us to be made in your image. Peaceful and serene!
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Date: 9/26/2019 6:56:00 PM
Very nice the way you summarized the intent and dedication that were evident, I thank you for stopping by and gracing me with your kind words!
Date: 9/23/2019 10:02:00 PM
WoW! my friend...there is a lot of devotion to your psalm...superbly written Johnny Boy... it's a rarity to see this side of you...perhaps you can turn this beautiful psalm into a lyric...a fav by the way... bol...^WW^ :o)
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Date: 9/24/2019 10:15:00 AM
Hey WW thanks so much for the gracious comments, and for the fave also. Yes it's true there is a lot of devotion in this write, I don't like to use this site as a platform to preach, I have a congregation where I do that, but with the contest I thought there's an opportunity to praise God, so I had to take it. Thanks again I feel privileged for the fave all glory to God!
Date: 9/18/2019 7:02:00 PM
AMEN. Beautiful psalm lines that echo my own soul's sentiments. I loved the read, it is a wealth of spiritual substance. Good luck in the contest and all else, John. Poetry hugs ... CayCay
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/18/2019 7:18:00 PM
Thanks Cay Cay for always supporting my writes with your gracious words and visits!!
Date: 9/17/2019 2:34:00 AM
This poem read as if it flowed from the heart, John. There was nothing stilted in the style and you incorporated so many areas of reasons for praise. A wonderful psalm!
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/17/2019 10:12:00 AM
Thanks so much Wendy, it did come from the heart, glad you could pick up on that, I enjoyed your comment and enthusiasm for the write, thanks again for your support!
Date: 9/16/2019 7:10:00 PM
such a beautiful psalm John....i marvel at the beauty in all of creations every day...awaiting my journey to take me home to the promised land... nice penning my friend :) hugs
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John Hamilton
Date: 9/16/2019 9:49:00 PM
Thanks Sandra, I didn't really expect many comments on this piece, they are few who appreciate these kinds of writes. Thanks for your constant support!

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