Poetry

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O Lord, I lift up my soul,
In You, God, I put my trust;
Help keep me in Your control,
In putting shame on my lust.

Let not foes jeer over me,
None who wait be put to shame;
Transgressions without cause see,
Wanton lewdness to proclaim.

Make me on knowing Your way,
O Lord, and teach me Your path;
Preventing me not to stray,
Endowed to avoid Your wrath.

Lead me and teach me the truth,
For You are my salvation;
So that I don’t be uncouth,
Build my righteous foundation.

Copyright © 2026 Richard Newton Sherrer

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