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A Song of Degrees

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Primary Scripture: Psalm 130

Verse 1

LORD! from the deeps I cry to Thee! My voice Lord do thou hear! And to my supplications voice, O give attentive ear!

Verse 2

Lord, who can stand, if thou, O JAH shouldst mark iniquity? But with Thee there forgiveness is that feared thou may'st be.

Verse 3

Therefore for Thee, O LORD, I wait, my soul still waits for Thee; And on thy known and faithful word I hope continually.

Verse 4

My soul looks out more for the Lord, than watchers in the night; Yea more than watchers wearied out, look for the dawning light.

Verse 5

Let Israel then wait hopefully, and on the LORD confide; For boundless mercies with the LORD continually reside:

Verse 6

Yea plenteous redemption is eternally with him; And Isr'el He from all their sins will perfectly redeem.

Scripture References

Reference 1

  • psalms 130
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