Mediations from Psalm 147 and Isaiah 57:15–21
In the high and holy place you dwell
And with the contrite and lowly.
Past sin cannot enslave again
For you heal and comfort wholly.
You do not delight in a horse’s strength
Nor take pleasure in the legs of a man.
You delight in those who fear your name,
Who in your steadfast love hope and stand.
Praise the LORD, who is close and able.
The King is for us, so we can rest.
Praise the LORD for kindness and mercy.
Freed now to sing, in his strength––blessed.
Matchless in wisdom, guiding all things––
Great are you LORD, abundant in power.
Appointing rulers and lowering kings;
The wicked, your enemies, you’ll devour.
You are the LORD who lifts the humble.
In you those who stumble find strength to stand.
You bind wounds, and you heal the broken.
Because you’re near, help is always at hand.
Praise the LORD, who is close and able.
The King is for us, so we can rest.
Praise the LORD for kindness and mercy.
Freed now to sing, in his strength––blessed.
––Jason S. DeRouchie, 5-27-2020
