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
Copyright © | Year Posted 2019

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Neumann Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 6:24 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
Hamilton Avatar
December 27, 2019 at 9:33 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!
Ligon Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 9:03 PM
Enjoyed this encouraging poem of praise.
Hamilton Avatar
December 11, 2019 at 9:19 PM
Thanks so much Juliet, I'm glad you enjoyed this one enough to leave a nice comment. Welcome to my page!
Devonshire Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 12:15 PM
Indeed, a beautiful prayer of praise, John. It truly seems like you're talking to God. Congratulations on your win! Best wishes, Carolyn
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 1:05 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
Lamoureux Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 9:47 AM
A pleasing Psalm, congrats on a fine win.
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 10:58 AM
Thanks Rick, I knew you would comment on this one!
Canama Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:04 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!
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:09 AM
Thanks Estela for your kind words today, it means a lot to me!
Andresen Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 4:53 AM
- A wonderful winning poem John, congratulations :) - // Anne-Lise :)
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:08 AM
Thanks Anne-Lise I appreciate it!
Marcum Wong Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 12:40 AM
Congratulations on this amazing psalm John. Amen! xxoo
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:07 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!
Mcintosh Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:38 PM
This is awesome and I congratulate you - Bless you
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:06 AM
Thanks Regina this means a lot to me thanks for hosting the contest!
Barden Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 10:29 PM
Wonderful writing - congrats on your win, John! :o) (I didn't get a single comment on mine, lol)
Hamilton Avatar
September 27, 2019 at 8:05 AM
Thanks G I put my heart in this one, all praise to Him who inspires this!
Adams Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 8:20 PM
Congratulations on your win John, I told you this one was a beauty! :) hugs
Hamilton Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 9:14 PM
Thanks Sandy I am grateful for the privilege!
Pandit Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 5:41 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!
Hamilton Avatar
September 26, 2019 at 6:56 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!
Warrior Avatar
September 23, 2019 at 10:02 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)
Hamilton Avatar
September 24, 2019 at 10:15 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!
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September 18, 2019 at 7:02 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
Hamilton Avatar
September 18, 2019 at 7:18 PM
Thanks Cay Cay for always supporting my writes with your gracious words and visits!!
Watson Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 2:34 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!
Hamilton Avatar
September 17, 2019 at 10:12 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!
Adams Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 7:10 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
Hamilton Avatar
September 16, 2019 at 9:49 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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