the tale of tales.: IX

His Promises to me.

"My steadfast love shall not depart from you,

and my covenant of peace shall not be removed,"

says the LORD, who has compassion on you.

"O afflicted one, storm-tosses and not comforted,

behold, I will set your stones in antimony,

and lay your foundations with sapphires.

I will make your pinnacles of agate,

and all your wall of precious stones.

All your children shall be taught by the LORD,

and great shall be the peace of your children.

In righteousness you shall be established;

you shall be far from oppression, for you shall not fear;

and from terror, for it shall not come near you."

Isaiah 54: 10-14

Praise be unto God who lift my burdens

who takes from my back the weight

that bore me down into the dust.

Under his yoke I can stand

straight backed and strong

for it is light!

He has taken away the darkness of despair

removed it from my shoulders

and cast it aside as a thing to be forgotten.

He has brought his joy like a flaming torch.

Praise be upon Him!

In His Presence it is light!