PSALM 1977

Lament and Comfort in Time of Distress

1 For the leader; al Jeduthun. A psalm of Asaph.

2 I cry aloud to God, cry to God to hear me.

3 On the day of my distress I seek the Lord;
by night my hands are raised unceasingly;
I refuse to be consoled.

4 When I think of God, I groan; as I ponder,
my spirit grows faint. Selah

5 My eyes cannot close in sleep;
I am troubled and cannot speak.

6 I consider the days of old; the years long past

7 I remember. In the night I meditate in my heart;
I ponder and my spirit broods:

8 "Will the Lord reject us forever,
never again show favor?

9 Has God's love ceased forever?
Has the promise failed for all ages?

10 Has God forgotten mercy,
in anger withheld compassion?" Selah

11 I conclude: "My sorrow is this,
the right hand of the Most High has left us."

12 I will remember the deeds of the LORD;
yes, your wonders of old I will remember.

13 I will recite all your works;
your exploits I will tell.

14 Your way, O God, is holy;
what god is as great as our God?

15 You alone are the God who did wonders;
among the peoples you revealed your might.

16 With your arm you redeemed your people,
the descendants of Jacob and Joseph. Selah

17 The waters saw you, God;
the waters saw you and lashed about,
trembled even to their depths.

18 The clouds poured down their rains; the
thunderheads rumbled;
your arrows flashed back and forth.

19 The thunder of your chariot wheels resounded;
your lightning lit up the world;
the earth trembled and quaked.

20 Through the sea was your path; your way,
through the mighty waters,
though your footsteps were unseen.

21 You led your people like a flock
under the care of Moses and Aaron.

Juke Box 1977

#1. Psalm 77

#2. Eagles - Hotel California

#3. Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel

#4. Elvis Presley - Love Me Tender

#V. Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock

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