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Wisdom

by Richard Jensen

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1.
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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The fear of the Lord (Proverbs 1) 03:33
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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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3 strands (Ecclesiastes 4) 03:19
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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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Love is as strong as death (Song 8) 03:52
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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 understanding (Proverbs 4) 02:46
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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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Children of heaven (Matthew 5) 03:34
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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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An album (mostly) taking inspiration from the wisdom literature.

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released December 3, 2019

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All songs are written, recorded, mixed and produced by myself, and sometimes my wife chips in!

If you want to find out a bit more about me and my music, there's an interview with Treasure Vessles here: treasure-vessels.blogspot.co.uk/2013/05/episode-34-richjens-aberystwyth-britain.html ... more

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