A Class Assignment: A Psalm of Testimony
All in all pretty mediocre, but there are a few good images in there.
We dwelt in your mercy, Lord
We dwelt in ignorance of it
Our feet never trod shadows, Lord
And our stomachs were mute
The rain could not find us, Lord
And the wind blew in vain
Yet our praise was anemic, Lord
And we loved most to be happy
You taught us how blessed we were by removing your blessing.
You showed us our ignorance by hiding our happiness.
You taught us how to pray by ending our every boast.
You showed us your love by revealing our lack.
So we cried
Where is his love
So we cried
Where is his mercy
Is this the God the prophets spoke of?
Is this the God who saved Israel?
Why does he not answer the challenge to his name?
Why does he make us wait for his answer?
Then the Lord moved upon us
Sending us his Comforter
Then the Lord moved upon us
Sending us the memory
He has suffered
Praise be to the God who has suffered
February 12th, 2009 at 1:05 am
I was sorta bummed that the last stanza was only two lines… but you know I like the suffering God concept. ;o)
My two favorite words were definitely “mute” and “anemic.”
February 15th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
Don’t switch the blade on the man in shades.