Psalm 55 (NIV) 1 Listen to my prayer, O God,do not ignore my plea;2 hear me and answer me.My thoughts trouble me and I am distraught3 because of what my enemy is saying,because of the threats of the wicked;for they bring down suffering on meand assail me in their anger. 4 My heart is in…
Author: Tekna Truth
The Name That Saves
A Cry ascends — through desert Air —A Heart pursued — by Foes unfair —Yet God’s great Name — a Tower strong —Sustains the Soul — through all Life’s Wrong — The Ziphites scheme — their Tongues betray —But God attends — He hears the Pray’r —His Might shall rise — to Vindicate —The Faithful…
Psalm 54: A Cry Heard, A Heart Sustained (NIV)
Psalm 54: A Cry Heard, A Heart Sustained (NIV) For the director of music. With stringed instruments. A maskil of David. When the Ziphites had gone to Saul and said, “Is not David hiding among us?” 1 Save me, O God, by your name;vindicate me by your might.2 Hear my prayer, O God;listen to the…
Salvation’s Dawn
A fool’s heart whispers—God is gone—Yet Truth abides in light divine—The heavens watch—His gaze upon—Each soul that strays—yet seeks His sign— The world may turn—to shadows cling—Its ways corrupt—its heart astray—But God’s own love—His mercy springs—To call us home—to endless day— No dread need rise—where grace is near—His hand will scatter—darkness’ reign—From Zion’s hill—salvation clear—Restores…
Psalm 53 – The Heart’s Cry for God’s Salvation
Psalm 53 – The Heart’s Cry for God’s Salvation 1 The fool says in his heart,“There is no God.”They are corrupt, and their ways are vile;there is no one who does good. 2 God looks down from heavenon all mankindto see if there are any who understand,any who seek God. 3 Everyone has turned away,all…
The Olive Tree’s Song
I stand—an Olive Tree—upright—In God’s own House—my Root—His Love—a Stream that feeds—my Life—His Truth—my lasting Fruit— The wicked boast—their Tongues—do slice—Like Razors—sharp with Lies—Yet God—He sees—their fleeting Pride—And bids—their Ruin—rise— But I—am held—in Holy Ground—My Branches—spread with Praise—His Name—is Good—His Mercy—sure—My Hope—through endless Days— No Wealth—nor Power—can steal—my Place—For God—my Stronghold—stands—I flourish—safe—in Love’s—embrace—Upheld—by Faithful Hands—…
Psalm 52 : The Flourishing Olive Tree
1 Why do you boast of evil, you mighty hero?Why do you boast all day long,you who are a disgrace in the eyes of God?2 You who practice deceit,your tongue plots destruction;it is like a sharpened razor.3 You love evil rather than good,falsehood rather than speaking the truth.4 You love every harmful word,you deceitful tongue!5…
A Cry Made Clean
A Heart in Dust — before the Throne —Lies bare — its Sin confess’d —Yet Mercy falls — like Snow on Stone —And bids the Soul to Rest — The Womb’s dark Veil — holds Wisdom’s Seed —God’s Truth — there softly sown —His Faithful Heart — for us did plead —Before our Breath was…
Psalm 51 – A Heart Restored by Mercy
Psalm 51 (NIV) 1 Have mercy on me, O God,according to your unfailing love;according to your great compassionblot out my transgressions.2 Wash away all my iniquityand cleanse me from my sin.3 For I know my transgressions,and my sin is always before me.4 Against you, you only, have I sinnedand done what is evil in your…
A Fire Before Him
The Mighty speaks — His voice a flame —That calls the earth to know His name —From Zion’s glow — His beauty streams —And wakes the heart from lesser dreams — A tempest swirls — His glory near —Yet in His call — no trace of fear —He seeks the soul — with thanks to…