His Delightful Pleasure

Psalm 40:1-8

While I was waiting for the Lord,
His heart had been turning to me;
Since my faith was from His Word,
He gave an ear to my crying plea.

He took me from a desolate land,
Traveling across the oceanic abyss;
Journeying over the burning sand,
To a place that is a heavenly bliss.

He gave me a new song for to sing,
Praising and worshiping our God;
Building my faith with joy to bring,
With a fear when I honor and laud.

Happiness is having faith in Him,
And not honoring men with pride;
Or deceitful ones disguising grim,
That entices the naive heart inside.

Great are the wonders from the start,
Being awestruck by His lush treasure;
As His laws are engraved in my heart.
For my delight is to do His pleasure.

Richard Newton Sherrer

Copyright ©2005 Richard Newton Sherrer

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