1/24/10

Psalm 66

The Lord has honored His promise:
~~He has offered us His Promised One.

In scripture, His name is known:
~~In tablets of stone, His name is found, and also in psalm His sign.

Who is the Promised One, called The Glory of God?
~~He is Baha'u'llah, the glory of the love-ripened promise of God.


1/18/10

Psalm 65*

Ancient Presence, ever-present,
~~restore our "make a joyful noise unto the Lord, all ye lands,"
for the God of faith brings us together:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.

Intimate Mystery of the ardent heart,
~~refresh "we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture,"
for the God of faith brings together every kind:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.

Endless Beginning of love,
~~renew "the Lord is good," revive "his truth endureth to all generations,"
for the God of faith brings together every human:
~~the faith of God gathers us, all humankind.


* Psalm 65 begins a presentation of the Baha'i Faith ("Anna's Presentation") which will continue over the next several entries.

1/1/10

Psalm 64

The word of the Lord is a glorious gift: share it.
His test is a lesson: teach it.
His kingdom brings new life, as joyous as a royal birth: announce it.
His command is above all lands, neither right nor left of the limbs of man: raise His call.
His plan, gained in the end, brings humans to humanity: further it.
His love is a firm foundation, the earth a sign: consider it, consider this humble love.
His cause is the banner of unity, His beauty in every view: gather together under it, one body, one soul.
His message is a weighty book and a mighty decree: for His glory, show it, make it known.