Sunday Morning Service 2/26
Sunday morning service was good. Eld. Franklin asked us to sing Fret Not. We didn’t sing it like we had on Friday night, but we did a good job.
The guest speaker was Eld. Julian Washington from Phillippi House of Rest. He preached, “Just Wait for It,” from Isaiah 40:26-31. He talked about waiting on God and working for Him in the process. He talked about praying and listening for an answer from God. He talked about having quiet time with God.
I wasn’t listening as much as I should have. I was thinking about being the minister of music for the church. It would be a welcomed change from my crazy life. I had seen that being in Rowmanellieo could be crazy just like being in
Dorinda. The only thing that would hold me back is my job at the college. I had been there for two years. I was close to being made assistant manager. I wasn’t sure what to do.
When service was over, a lot of the members came and hugged me and told me that they enjoyed me playing. A couple of them told me that they would be glad if I chose to come play for the church. It felt good to be wanted. I still wasn’t sure about playing for the church.
Marcus walked up to me and put his arm on my shoulder. I said, “You are very touchy feely.” He smiled and said, “Yea, I was raised in a family where we are always hugging each other. Some people get freaked out by it. I forget that everyone isn’t use to me. Hope I didn’t make you feel uncomfortable.” I said, “Naw, it’s just kind of weird.” He smiled. He said, “So, did you and your girl kiss and make up?” I said, “She ain’t my girl. Dang.” Marcus laughed and said, “Boy, you got it bad for that girl. You should ask her for her email address.” I made a face. I said, “Whatever man.” Marcus walked off laughing.
Sis. Franklin hugged me and said, “When are you going to move here?” I looked at her and said, “I don’t know.” She said, “I believe God. He will tell you what to do.” I smiled at her and said, “Yes, mame.”
I sat around for awhile waiting for the Deacon Patten to drive me to the airport. Eld. Washington came over to me and sat down. He said, “I enjoyed you today. I hear that they want you to come be there minister of music.” I said, “Yes sir.” He said, “Have you been praying about it?” I said, “Yes sir. The funny thing is, the only reason I would stay in
Dorinda is my job. Not my mother, not my brother, not even my current church home. That’s the funny thing.” Eld. Washington said, “Sometimes life can be funny. Just keep praying, God will let you know what to do. Just don’t miss your blessing. Sometimes God wants us to move from our comfort zone.” He didn’t say anything else after that.
The flight home was a quiet one. I hadn’t even looked in the bag that Deacon Patten had given me. He said that it was a little something from the church. I just put it in my bag.
What am I going to do?
M.B.Vick
Nightly Service Saturday 2/25
Service was cool. Evg. Jonathan Reed of Reed Ministries was the guest speaker.
Evg. Reed preached, “Principles of Prayer,” from Matthew 6:9-13. He talked about the Lord’s Prayer. He said that it was a revelation of the attitude that we should approach God with when we pray. He said that we should talk to God as if He is our Father. We should have an attitude of awe, submission, dependence, and total confidence. He gave us some prayer directives from the Word that consisted of praying for a lot of things. He also told us what happens when we continue in a prayer life.
It was very good. I learned a lot.
After service, Eld. Franklin asked me to come to his office. When we got into his office, Eld. Franklin said, “I appreciate you playing for us this week. I enjoyed you. Here’s a little something for you.” He handed me an envelope. I took the envelope and put it in my pocket. He gave me a hug before I walked out of his office.
I went to the restroom. I opened the envelope and looked in it. I counted the money. There was $200.00 in the envelope. I was surprised, but happy.
I walked back into the church. Marcus walked up to me. He said, “Are you gonna go out to eat with us?” I didn’t want to go. Marcus said, “Come on, man. The whole choir is going.” I shrugged and said, “Whatever.”
I was quiet most of the time at the restaurant. No one seemed to even notice. I looked at Keyva a couple of times. She just gave me mean looks. I wanted to go home, I mean my real home, not the hotel.
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Workshops Saturday 2/25
The workshops got started after breakfast. We had bacon, eggs, sausage, pancakes, and biscuits for breakfast. It was good.
There were 6 workshops to be given. They were each 30 minutes long. We were going to have lunch at 12:00 PM.
I couldn’t believe that Keyva and I went to two workshops together; Praying with Purpose and I Call His Name. They were both good. All of the workshops were good. I took a lot of notes and learned a lot.
Keyva and I didn’t have anymore workshops together. I was glad about that.
As we were ending the conference, Marcus walked over to me and said, “You should apologize for yelling at Keyva.” I looked at him like he had lost his mind. I had to calm down before I yelled at him. I said, “Is she going to apologize for rifling through my bag like she was the police?” Marcus said, “Cool, just asked.”
I was about to go up to my room when I heard one of the workshop leader’s voice say, “Sometimes, you have to do what is right even though you don’t want to. Is it about you or about God?” I shook my head and turned around to go find Keyva.
Keyva was talking to an older woman. I waited for Keyva and the lady to finish. Keyva looked at me and made a face. I walked over to her and said, “Can I talk to you?” Keyva folded her arms and said, “Do you want to yell at me again?” I said, “No, I want to apologize for yelling at you.” Keyva stood rigidly still and said, “So, apologize.” I said, “Sorry, I yelled at you. I really hate people touching my stuff without my permission. Sorry.” Keyva said, “Okay.” She walked off.
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She Made Me Mad 2/25
We had workshops on Saturday. We met at the hotel I was staying in at 7:30AM to register. I hadn’t paid a registration fee and I wasn’t sure if I could attend the workshops, but Eld. Franklin told me that everything was taken care of. I went to the table and got my registration packet. The bag had a pen, pencil, note pad, some mints, and some lotion in it.
I was about to go sit at a table by myself when Marcus grabbed me. I drug me to a table and said, “You can sit at table with us.” Keyva, two ladies, and a guy were sitting at the table. Marcus smiled at me when he pointed to the empty chair by Keyva. I shook my head and sat down.
Keyva grabbed my bag and started looking in it. I looked at her like she was crazy. After I grabbed my bag back, I said, “Don’t go through my bag like that! We ain’t that close!” I was upset. I hate for people to touch my stuff without my permission. It’s something from childhood. My brother, Craig, was always using my stuff. He stole more of it than anything. Everyone at the table looked at me like I was crazy. I stood up with my bag in my hand and said, “Sorry. I don’t like people touching my stuff.” I left and went outside. I was half tempted to go to my room.
Sis. Franklin walked up to me. She asked, “Are you okay?” I didn’t even look at her. I said, “Yes.” She sat down on the couch next to me. She said, “It’s hard staying mad.” I looked at her. What was she talking about? She was tripping. I didn’t want to be bothered. She didn’t leave. She said, “Are you going to come back into the conference?” I mumbled, “Eventually.” She said, “You can be grumpy when you want to. Take as long as you need. Just don’t leave.” She walked off.
I knew that I couldn’t leave because they had flown me to the conference, so I had to stay. I prayed…
Lord, help me. I really need Your help right now.
I went back into the conference. I didn’t want to go back to the table, but Marcus grabbed me and said, “You done upset your girlfriend. She moved to another table.” I couldn’t believe that Marcus had said that. I said, “She ain’t my girlfriend and I don’t really care where she sits.” Marcus said, “Chill on the attitude with me, bro. I didn’t do anything to you.” I rolled my eyes. Marcus said, “Anyway, she moved, so you can come back to the table.” I said, “I said I didn’t care where she sat.” Marcus said, “Uhh huh.”
I sat down at the table. I looked in the direction that Keyva was sitting in. She gave me an evil look when she saw me looking at her.
I don’t like that girl anymore!
M.B.Vick
Nightly Services Friday 2/24
This service was crazy. We sung Fret Not. Keyva sung the song like she had been at the church all day praying. I was trying to play the organ and crying at the same time. I thought I was going to have to stop playing at one point. Marcus looked at me and motioned for me to keep playing. I don’t know how I played with tears in my eyes. Well, after the song, we went up in a dance that was off the hinges. Folk were dancing like crazy. Keyva was dancing. She dances so cute. Marcus dances wild. It was funny. Sis. Franklin dances pretty. I thought Eld. Franklin was going to fall at one point the way he dances. When we finally got through dances, Eld. Franklin said, “I like that. Ain’t no harm to praise God.” A few minutes later, we started up again. It was so awesome.
Eld. Micah Wynn from
Youth Working Ministries preached, “Hannah’s Prayer,” from I Samuel 1:1-2:11. He said that Prayer is power. He talked about Hannah’s PAIN, PRAYER, PEACE, and PRAISE. He talked about Hannah praying on purpose for a long time. He reminded us that sometimes, we will have to pray for a long time before we get an answer. He said don’t get weary. He laid hands on everyone in the church. There were like 70 people there. It took forever.
I had no intention of going through the pray line. Eld. Wynn looked at me and said, “Get over here.” I walked over to him. He laid hands on me. I fell out. When I came to, I was still on the floor. One of the ushers helped me off the floor. They were giving the benediction when I stood up.
Marcus came over to me after service and laughed. He said, “Boy, you sure like to make a scene, don’t you.” I just laughed. Marcus grabbed me by the neck and said, “I am gonna have fun working with you. You are funny.” I looked at him like he was crazy. I said, “Who said we are going to be working together?” Marcus laughed and said, “We are gonna be working together. Believe that.” He walked off before I could say anything.
Keyva walked over to me and said, “You hit the floor hard.” She laughed and said, “You should be hurt.” I shook my head and said, “You are so mean.” She smiled and said, “I know. When are you leaving?” I said, “Sunday, after church. Why? Are you gonna miss me?” She made a face and said, “NO!” I said, “You are mean.” She walked off smiling.
I watched Keyva walk off. I heard Sis. Franklin’s voice say, “I hope you are thinking pure thoughts, young man.” I looked up at her. She smiled at me and said, “I enjoyed you playing tonight. I hope that you will join us again, maybe even for awhile.” I smiled at her and said, “I don’t know about all of that.” Sis. Franklin said, “God answers pray and I believe he is going to answer my prayer.” I said, “What does that mean?” She smiled, “Just wait and see. Do I need to have pastor talk to you about the sins of the flesh?” I just stared at her. She gave me a motherly look and then walked off.
I sat there on the bench with my head in my hands. I was trying to wrap my head around everything that had happened. It seemed like everyone had already decided that I was going to move to Rowmanellieo. I wasn’t sure about that. I don’t even know anybody in the city. I would have to leave my mother. (That would be easy at this point). I would have to leave my current church. (That would be even easier at this point). I would have to leave my current job. I work in the music department of Beggs College. I would have to give up my job. I like my job at the college. I meet a lot of cool people there. I am not sure that I want to give up my job.
I guess I gotta pray some more.
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Nightly Services Thursday 2/23
I got a phone call from Keyva on Thursday. I almost dropped the phone when she said her name. She said that she had gotten my info from Marcus. I laughed. She said that she wanted to check on me and see if I was okay. We talked for 5 or 6 minutes. I wanted to keep talking to her, but she that she had to go because she had a class. She is attending
Xenia Women's College. I was sad when I hung up the phone.
Dr. Dewey Medows preached, “You Better Pray,” from I Samuel 2:1-11. He said that we need to pray and pray until we get an answer. He said that we needed to remember that God’s answer can be Yes, No, or Wait. He said that when we get the answer Wait, we can get anxious and want to move past God, but when we felt like that, we needed to stop and praise God. He was good. He had us laughing, too. I didn’t have to play for him because he didn’t tune up. It was cool though.
I didn’t go out to eat. I went to the hotel because I was scared to go out to eat. I felt like a child. Marcus tried to convince me to go. He said, “I may talk Keyva into going with us.” I just shook my head and told him no.
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Nightly Services Wednesday 2/22
How about I woke up sick on Wednesday morning? I was throwing up, my eyes were puffy, I had broken out in a rash, and everything. I am allergic to nutmeg for some strange reason. There must have been something in the food last night. I couldn’t believe it. I called Eld. Franklin and told him. He told me to rest and he would call me at 4:00 to see how I was feeling then. He asked if I needed anything. I told him that I needed some Benadryl. About 20 minutes later, one of the deacons from the church,
Deacon Scott Patten, was knocking on my door with some Benadryl. I took it and laid down.
I woke up when the phone rang. It was Eld. Franklin. He asked how I was feeling. I told him that I felt better, but I was groggy. I felt ok to play.
Eld. Lionel Kelly preached. I am not even sure what he preached about because I was out of it most of the service. Marcus kept asking me was I ok. I kept telling him yea. Eld. Franklin came over to me during the offering and asked was I ok. I told him yea. I didn’t have to play for Eld. Kelly because he brought a musician with him. I was so thankful. Deacon Patten took me home early.
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Nightly Services Tuesday 2/21
Eld. Franklin preached like a mad man. At one point, I stopped playing with him and was off the organ jumping up and down. He stopped preaching, looked at me, and said, “Son, I know it’s good, but I need a little help in here.” I came to myself and went back to playing. Everyone in the church started laughing. Marcus slapped me on the back.
Eld. Franklin preached, “Remember Me”, from I Samuel 1:11. Eld. Franklin said that we should ask the Lord to remember us when we pray as Hannah did. He said that if we had a relationship with God, he would hear our voice and know who we were. He said that we have to remember God more often than we do by serving Him, reading our Bible, and praying. It was awesome.
After service, Marcus, Eld. Franklin, Sis. Franklin, and two other ministers and their wives went out to eat. It was cool. Eld. Franklin picked up the check. I road with Marcus again. He was teasing me about Keyva. He said, “You know you are supposed to be here ministering not checking out women. You ain’t right.” I laughed and said, “I ain’t checking out nobody.” Marcus smiled and said, “Whatever. You want me to get her number for you?” Every bone in my body wanted to scream YES, but I didn’t say anything.
It was cool hanging out with all the preachers and their wives. I was the youngest person there, but they didn’t make me feel like I was a youngster. That was cool. I was liking the church more and more.
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Choir Rehearsal 2/21
We met at the church for choir rehearsal on Tuesday at 6:00 PM. I taught them two new songs. They learned them quickly. That was so cool. I taught them, Fret Not by the
TOP Choir and Still Praising Him by
Ruth Fortson & COP. Those are my two favorite songs.
The young lady who led Fret Not was pretty. I almost got into trouble starring at her. She is light-skinned with long black hair. She is thick, too. I like thick girls. The girl could sang, too.
As we were walking out of the sanctuary, Marcus said, “Your eyes are gonna pop out of your head staring at Keyva like that.” I made a face and said, “What’s her last name?” Marcus laughed and said, “It’s Palmer.” I smiled. I was in love with
Keyva Palmer.
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Nightly Services Monday 2/20
Service was great. The choir sounded good for only having practiced with me for one time. Eld. Franklin was bragging on the choir after each song. I had prayed hard enough that we would sound good. God answers pray.
Bishop Adkins preached, “Look on My Affliction”, from I Samuel 1:11. He was off the chain. He said that we should live a life that God will recognize us when we call His name. Also, he said that we should pray often enough where God will recognize our voice easily. It was awesome.
After church, the entire choir went out to eat. I didn’t want to go because I didn’t have any extra money to eat out. The choir president,
Marcus Trayver, said that he would cover me. I thought that was cool. I rode with him to the restaurant. I think he was interviewing me on the sly.
He asked me what experience I had with playing for choirs. He also asked me about working with difficult people. I almost fell out because if he only knew about the old church. I didn’t say anything about the folk at my old church, but I told him some thoughts I had on the issue. I wanted to say, “Difficult folk need to be put out of the choir,” but I didn’t.
Hanging out at the restaurant was so cool. We were laughing and having fun. I felt so great. The old choir has never done anything like that. We didn’t fellowship at all.
I made it back to the hotel after 12AM. I fell in the bed and went right to sleep after I changed clothes.
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Conference Information
Theme: Have You Prayed About It?
Scripture: I Samuel 1:10-11
10: And she was in bitterness of soul, and prayed unto the LORD, and wept sore.11: And she vowed a vow, and said, O LORD of hosts, if thou wilt indeed look on the affliction of thine handmaid, and remember me, and not forget thine handmaid, but wilt give unto thine handmaid a man child, then I will give him unto the LORD all the days of his life, and there shall no razor come upon his head.Guests: Bishop J. Berry Adkins (
Greater Buelahland Interdenominational House of Rest),
Eld. Aaron Franklin (Canaan House of Rest),
Eld. Lionel Kelly (Abundant Blessings Church),
Dr. Dewey Medows (House of Joy),
Eld. Micah Wynn (
Youth Working Ministries),
Evg. Jonathan Reed (Reed Ministries), and
Eld. Julian Washington, (Phillippi House of Rest)
All of them are members of the
Greater Buelahland Fellowship. I thought that was so cool. I think I am going to really like this church.
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Conference in Rowmanellieo
Almost Late 2/20The flight to Rowmanellieo was scheduled to leave at 11:00 AM. I was set to wake-up at 7 AM, but I didn’t wake up until 7:48. I jumped up and almost lost my head trying to get to the airport. I got to the airport at 9:20. I was so embarrassed when Bishop was already sitting at the terminal waiting.
He hugged me and laughed at me after he said, “So, you overslept.” We both laughed.
The flight was cool. Bishop read over his notes. I slept. We got to Rowmanellieo at 1:24 PM. A member of Canaan House of Rest was waiting on us. They had a sign with both Bishop’s and my name on it. I felt so special.
Choir Rehearsal 2/20The person who was driving Bishop and I around, said that he would be back to pick me up at 5:30 PM. He was there at 5:25. Thankfully, I was dressed. He talked the whole way to the church. Apparently, the church is comprised of people ages 18-45, so it is a relatively young church. Eld. Franklin is 39 years old. His wife is 26. It’s cool. That made me want to come down here more than I wanted to before.
When I got to the church, most of the people who were in the choir were already there. I was so surprised. It felt weird, too. Everyone clapped after I was introduced. I felt all important. There were 12 people there. There were 4sapranos, 6 altos, and 2 tenors.
We prayed and I began working with them on the songs that they already sung. I knew all of the songs already, so it was easy. I asked them if they would meet with me tomorrow to learn some new songs. They all said yes. I was so shocked.
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This Crazy Week…
Interview @ Shimmers Incorporated 2/13I had my interview at
Shimmers Incorporated on Monday. It didn’t seem to go too well. I was nervous. My nose decided to run and I had to ask the lady for a Kleenex. I was so embarrassed.
I interviewed for a position in the Research department as a line worker or something. I don’t even think I am qualified for the job. I felt like and idiot. Oh well.
At My Mom’s House 2/14I went over to my mother’s house on Tuesday. She proceeded to cuss me out when I first walked into the door. She started by asking me, “Didn’t I kick your &*& out of my house?” My brother, Craig was there. The criminal. There was some girl there with them. She looked like she was high or something. Craig cussed me out and as he asked me what I wanted. I handed my mother the envelope with the money in it and walked out of the house.
I can’t believe my mother is tripping like this. I still can’t believe she wants Craig living with her. That fool is a straight up criminal. Lord, please help me.
An Important Call 2/16On Thursday, I got a call from Bishop Adkins, the presiding prelate of the
Greater Buelahland Fellowship. He wants to meet with me on Friday. I tripped out. I can’t believe it.
An Important Meeting 2/17Bishop Adkins talked to me about being the Minister of Music at the Canaan House of Rest in Rowmanellieo. I ain’t even sure exactly where Rowmanellieo is. He said that one of the sons of his church had just started at ministry in the city and needed a Minister of Music. The pastor of the church, Eld. Aaron Franklin, was willing to pay for me to move down there, let me stay with he and his family for 4 months, help me get a job and an apartment. I wouldn’t get a salary for those 4 months, but after the 4 months, I would get paid.
I wasn’t sure what to think.
Bishop handed me a plane ticket that would leave on Monday, 2/20 to Rowmanellieo. I would return back on the 26th. Bishop told me that I had a hotel room in the city as well. Canaan House of Rest was going to be in their Annual Conference and Bishop was going to fly me down there to play for the conference. I couldn’t believe it.
Bishop called Eld. Franklin while I was in his office. Eld. Franklin was excited about me coming to his church. He also said asked if I could meet with his choir and rehearse with them on Monday before church. Who in the world can rehearse with choir right before they were supposed to sing. Oh Lord. I told him that I could. I asked Pastor Franklin if he could have someone email me a list of the songs that his choir sings. He said that he would do that. We talked some more. By the time we got off the phone, I was excited.
Bishop was going to preach on Monday, so we were flying down to Rowmanellieo together. I almost fainted when he told me that. I was very excited about the trip.
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Finally Able to Write About It
My mother kicked me out of the house on January 27. I don’t even know why. I was giving her $200/month, paying the phone bill, and buying groceries. That hurt badly when she did that. She called me lazy and good for nothing. I think she was drunk when she said all of that. I just left the house. I had no idea where I was going. I just got in my car and drove. I stopped at a payphone and called
Evg. MaCulvie. He told me to come over to his house. His wife was cool about it and everything. I got over there and cried like a big old baby.
His wife hugged me and told me that everything was going to be okay. I felt like and idiot. How did I get kicked out?
Evg. MaCulvie let me stay over at his house that night. The next day, he helped me formulate a plan of what I was going to do. He helped me a lot. He told me I could stay with him and his wife for a month while I save up some money to get my own apartment. He helped me get on a waiting list for some apartments in the city. They are pretty reasonable. They cost more than $200/month. I know that it is going to be okay. He created me a budget. Man, that budget is seriously strict. I tripped out.
He suggested that I still give my mother $100/month. I looked at him like he was crazy. I agreed to do it, but I don’t even want to. She kicked me out of the house.
I offer to pay him and his wife rent, but he told me that I didn’t have to. I almost cried when he said that.
His wife is trying to get me a job
Shimmer’s Incorporated. The one I have now won’t help me a lot, being on my own. She is the president of the company’s secretary, so I know she will probably be able to work something out.
I told my pastor that my mother had thrown me out of the house. He touched my shoulder and said, “Son, God will see you through.” I got mad. That’s all he could say. I couldn’t believe it. Evg. MaCulvie said that pastor probably had something on his mind. I don’t know. I am just glad that Evg. MaCulvie is around because I don’t know what I would have done if I couldn’t go to him.
Church has gotten any better. I didn’t go to choir rehearsal last week. I don’t even care anymore. I went to church with Evg. MaCulvie and his wife the last Sunday. I haven’t been any services since the last Sunday in January. No one from
Audelia has even called me. I am thinking about leaving because no one seems to care. I haven’t told anyone yet, though. I ain’t even praying about it, so there is no need of even lying about it.
I have an interview at Shimmers on February 13. I hope I do well on the interview.
I am going over to my mother’s house to give her the money. I am not even sure how that is going to go. I heard, from the neighborhood gossip that my oldest brother, Craig, is at the house. He has been in and out of jail since he was 20. I don’t even get that. She would rather have a criminal stay in her house instead of a Christian. That aint right. I wanted to mail the money to my mother, but Evg. MaCulvie said that I should go over to the house. He said that I shouldn’t give the devil any leeway to enter into my mother’s mind that I hate her. Evg. MaCulvie says that I can just go over there, say hi, and give her the money. He said that I don’t have to carry on a conversation with her, if I don’t want to. I am dreading this.
I am about to start crying, so I am going to quit.
God said, "Call upon me in the day of trouble; I will deliver you, and you will honor me." Psalm 50:15Lord, I need you. Amen.M.B.Vick
One More Time
I have been praying and reading my Bible again all week. I am still encouraged. I believe God will deliver me.
Matthew 11:28-3028: Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.
29: Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
30: For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.
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My Refuge & Strength
Psalm 46 (New King James Version)To the Chief Musician. A Psalm of the sons of Korah. A Song for Alamoth.
1 God is our refuge and strength,
A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear,
Even though the earth be removed,
And though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea;
3 Though its waters roar and be troubled,
Though the mountains shake with its swelling. Selah
4 There is a river whose streams shall make glad the city of God,
The holy place of the tabernacle of the Most High.
5 God is in the midst of her, she shall not be moved;
God shall help her, just at the break of dawn.
6 The nations raged, the kingdoms were moved;
He uttered His voice, the earth melted.
7 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
8 Come, behold the works of the LORD,
Who has made desolations in the earth.
9 He makes wars cease to the end of the earth;
He breaks the bow and cuts the spear in two;
He burns the chariot in the fire.
10 Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!
11 The LORD of hosts is with us;
The God of Jacob is our refuge. Selah
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