O Lord, Abide In Me
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As one travels through life believing
having faith in God for all He's worth
troubles come and go with ups and downs
but God remains faithful and keeps you first
Since the day I first believe...
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Categories:
hymnist, god, hope, prayer, spiritual,
Form: Rhyme
Clerihew Bruce
...Poet& hymnist Michael Bruce
whose verse was rarely obtuse
In many ways a 'Keats in padallel'
dying too yoing of consumption a well...
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Categories:
hymnist, people, poetry,
Form: Clerihew
Awed By God
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When trouble comes
Guilt is behind
With Regret Ready and able
(No time for pun on Cain or Abel)
But don't give up on God
Or even the vilest offender
As the hymnist sang, if s/he truly believ...
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Categories:
hymnist, africa, bible, hope, jesus,
Form: Free verse
The Exaltation of Inanna
...The Exaltation of Inanna: Opening Lines and Excerpts
by Enheduanna, daughter of Sargon I of Akkad and high priestess of Inanna
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
Lady of all d...
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Categories:
hymnist, faith, god, light, religion,
Form: Free verse
Lament To the Spirit of War
...Lament to the Spirit of War
by Enheduanna (circa 2285-2250 BCE)
loose translation/interpretation by Michael R. Burch
You hack down everything you see, War God!
Rising on fearsome wings
you r...
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Categories:
hymnist, allegory, analogy, conflict, death,
Form: Free verse