One of my favorite chapters in the Psalms is 145. I preached from this chapter my next to last Sunday in Ridgway, then (don't tell anyone) again in Petersburg this past Sunday. The more I read it and meditate on it, the more my heart rises in praise to and adoration of our mighty and compassionate God.
This psalm is an acrostic poem, using the successive letters of the Hebrew alphabet to begin each verse. In an attempt to express my own praise to the Lord, I've come up with this offering modeled after the psalmist's poetic work.
Able, God, You’re able
There is nothing You can’t do
Blessed Lord, my Father
Hear my song of praise to You
Compassionate forever
O, how caring toward all men
Deliverer eternal
How You’ve saved me from my sin
Everlasting, evermore
Your kingdom shall endure
Faithful God, so faithful
All Your promises are sure
Gracious God, in Jesus
Blessings pour out from Your heart
Holy, Holy, Holy
Lord Almighty God Thou art
Incomparable, unparalleled
O, who is like You, Lord?
Just, in perfect justice, God
You give each his reward
King of kings, in glory
In majestic, wondrous fame
Lord of lords, one day will
Every tongue proclaim Your name
Merciful and mighty
You are loving, yet so strong
Near to those who cry out
You’re the Help for whom we long
O, the One and Only
Son of God, my Savior, Friend
Prince of Peace, Almighty God
Your praise will never end
Quickly to my rescue
Lord, You come and satisfy
Rock of my salvation
God, Your name I glorify
Savior, blessed Savior
Jesus, stronghold for the weak
True and truly lovely
You’re the treasure that I seek
Unfailing is Your love, O Lord
You never lead astray
Victory is sure to those
Who follow in Your way
Wonderful Your counsel
By Your Word I walk in light
Excellent Your Spirit
Your sweet presence day and night
Yahweh, at Your holy name
I’ll bless You all my days
Zealous for Your glory
May the whole world sing Your praise
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