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Vanity (Ecclesiastes 1)
04:15
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What does
Man gain
From his toil
Under the sun?
Generations come
Generations go
But the earth remains
Forever
The sun dawns
The sun sets
And hastens
To reset
As the streams return to sea
What has been is what will be
What has gone is what will be done
There's nothing new under the sun
The eye not satisfied with seeing
Nor the ear filled with hearing
What has been is what will be
Everything is vanity
Vanity
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To know wisdom, instruction
To understand words of insight
Fear the Lord
To receive wisdom's direction
In fairness, justice and right
Fear the Lord
The fear of the Lord
Is beginning of wisdom
Prudence to those who are simple
Knowledge, discretion to youth
Fear the Lord
Let the wise increase in their learning
Guidance if they understand
Fear the Lord
Wisdom cries aloud in the street
At the city gate entrance, she cries and she speaks
Fear the Lord
For the simple are killed by their turning away
So they will eat of the fruit of their ways
Fear the Lord
But whoever listens dwells secure
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Wisdom (Proverbs 8)
03:37
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I, wisdom dwell with prudence
I find knowledge and discretion
Hating evil, pride and arrogance
I have counsel, insight and strength
By me kings reign, rulers decree
Princes ruling govern justly
I love those who love me
You will find me if you seek diligently
I delight
I delight in your wisdom
Riches, honour are with me
Enduring wealth and prosperity
Better than gold, even finer
And my yield is better than silver
I delight
I delight in your wisdom
From the ages I was established
From beginning to the finish
Before waters, before mountains
Before heavens and deepest fountains
When he marked out Earth's foundations
I was beside him, rejoicing in nations
I delight
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All the oppressions under the sun
The tears of those with none to comfort them
Better the dead than those with life
Better than both, the one not yet alive
(Two are better than one)
Under the sun
Is evil and oppression
All is vanity
Striving and insanity
Better than two hands full of toil
Is a handful of tranquillity
Never satisfied with spoil
Depriving yourself of joy's stability
(Two are better than one)
2 are better than 1
For if 1 falls down
The other helps up
But the 1 has no 1
2 keep them warm
2 help them
A cord of 3 strands is not easily broken
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All powerful (Job 38-40)
03:42
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Where were you when the earth was made?
Where were you when foundations were laid?
Who measured and set its cornerstone?
While the angels sang around the throne?
Who shut up the sea behind its doors?
Wrapping the clouds around its shores?
When its limits were set and put in place
Have you seen death's darkened gates?
Eternal
Supernal
All powerful
And wonderful
Can you raise your voice to the clouds above?
And cover yourself with water's flood?
Send lightning bolts upon their way?
Is there anything left to say?
Is your voice like God, and thunders?
Then adorn yourself with splendour
Clothe yourself with majesty
And unleash your fury
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Set me as a seal upon your heart
Set me as a seal upon your arm
For love is as strong as death
Love is as strong as death
Jealousy unyielding as the grave
Burns like a fire, like a mighty flame
Waters cannot quench love
Waters cannot quench love
Love is as strong as death
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Get wisdom
Though it cost all you have
Get wisdom
Get understanding
I too was a son to my father
Still tender, cherished by my mother
Then he taught me and he said to me
Take hold of my words with all of your heart
Keep my commandments and you will live
Get wisdom, get understanding
Don't forget my words or turn away
Don't forsake it, wisdom will protect you
Get wisdom
Though it cost all you have
Get wisdom
Get understanding
Cherish her and she will exalt you
Embrace her and she will honour you
She will grace your head with a garland
And present you with a glorious crown
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The mourners are comforted
Blessed are the poor in spirit
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
You said love your enemies
You said to pray for all of these
And to turn the other cheek
We are the children of heaven
We are the children of heaven
Chorus:
Salt of the earth
Light of the world
We are his children, children
Let your light shine
That the world might glorify
Our Father in heaven, heaven
Blessed are the pure and the meek
Blessed are the makers of peace
They are the children of heaven
Those persecuted are blessed
For the sake of righteousness
Theirs is the kingdom of heaven
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Richard Jensen UK
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