Parker Perrella Poems

Joyfully, I drink from your living stream,
And my tree shall surely flourish.
From the Lord's instruction I glean,
My soul shall it daily nourish.
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The coronation of the Son-
The Holy consecration-
Jesus, the Lord's Anointed One-
Brought to exaltation.
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My enemies, they multiply,
The most bitter of all afflictions-
They say about me,
"There is no help for him in God"-
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My God, my judge, my vindicator-
"God of my righteousness"
My witness and my sustainer-
I stand before your heavenly court-
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Listen to my words, Lord,
Consider my meditation-
You hear the voices of my tears
Though they are beyond comprehension.
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O Lord, how long?
I am broken and weak,
The very foundations of my being quake-
With reverential terror I shake,
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O Lord my God,
My faithful shepherd,
Save me from my adversary,
Who prowls around like a lion,
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Our Lord, ELOHIM-*
All the earth is filled with your majesty!
The heavens are saturated with the radiance of your glory!
I observe the work of your hands, in all of its excellency,
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My heart is filled with thankfulness,
With all that is within me I shall sing your praises.
I shall declare your wonderful works
O God, my Glorious Savior.
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Lord, why do you stand so far from me?
The fiery furnace is flaming-
I am burning in its fierce intensity,
Longing for some sort of relief-
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