Psalm 35 | Friends of Silence

Nan Merrill

Pour forth your strength into my heart
That I might stand strong!
Encircle with healing love those
Who persecute me through fear!
And say to my soul,
"I am with you always."

~ Nan Merrill, Psalm 35, in PSALMS FOR PRAYING

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