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Friday, May 12, 2023

from psalm 16

A Prayer of David.

Psalm 16(selections from..)

"Oh my soul, thou hast said to the Lord, 'Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee: but to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my delight.'"

"Thou wilt show my the path of life: in thy presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures evermore."

(contentment, the "peace that surpasses understanding" is the joy of the Lord)

 

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