Meditating on the PsalmsIn this accessible and useful book, distinguished Old Testament scholar John Eaton presents his spiritual insights on fifty-two of the best-loved psalms. Informed by his pastoral concerns and his commitment to environmental issues, Eaton examines the authorship of the psalms and their use as poetry and songs, as well as in worship. He skillfully concludes each devotional commentary with a related prayer. This immensely helpful volume will enable readers to understand the importance of the psalms and their significance as a source of inspiration and meditation for daily living. |
Contents
A Cry from the End of the Earth | 94 |
Secrets of Stillness 999 | 96 |
For the dear Earth | 99 |
For the Blessing of Earth | 103 |
The Saviour King | 105 |
Drawing Near to God | 109 |
Prayer amid utter ruin | 113 |
The Intercessors Strongest Plea | 117 |
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The Secret of Happiness | 17 |
Crowned to Love | 20 |
At the Threshold | 23 |
To Know the Path of Life | 26 |
The Face and Form of God | 29 |
The Heavens and the Heart | 33 |
Coming Home | 37 |
At the Everlasting Doors | 40 |
The Friendship of the Lord | 43 |
One thing I ask | 47 |
The Word in the Thunder | 51 |
Cause for Dancing | 55 |
A Song of Forgiveness | 58 |
The Light Shining in the Darkness | 61 |
A Passing Breath | 64 |
The Hind that Gasps for Water | 67 |
The Lords Anointed and the Kings Daughter | 72 |
God With Us | 76 |
The Parable of Faithful Love | 79 |
My Sacrifice | 83 |
Tears Treasured in Heaven | 87 |
Trouble like an Earthquake | 90 |
Travelling to God | 120 |
The Kiss of Peace | 124 |
The Rebirth of the Nations in Love | 127 |
A Plea from the Land without Memory | 130 |
Harvesting a Heart of Wisdom | 134 |
Proclaiming the Kingdom | 137 |
Joy Awe and Listening in the Presence of the Lord | 140 |
The Marvellous Circle Won by Gods Holy Arm | 143 |
The Soul that Finds Gods World | 146 |
A Sweet Song of Adoration for the Creator | 150 |
The Lord who Humbles Himself | 156 |
The Holy One in his People | 159 |
The Hills of Hope | 162 |
Arriving in Jerusalem | 164 |
Prayer for the Springing of New Life | 167 |
The Fruitful Sleep | 170 |
Longing and Looking for the Lord | 173 |
The Weaned Child upon its Mother | 175 |
Jerusalem Set Above All Joys | 177 |
Enfolded by God | 180 |
Precentors and Priests in the Cosmic Praise | 184 |
The Greatest Symphony of All | 187 |
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Common terms and phrases
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