Psalm 97
1The Lord is King; let the earth rejoice; *
let the multitude of the isles be glad
2Clouds and darkness are round about him, *
righteousness and justice
are the foundations of his throne
3A fire goes before him *
and burns up his enemies on every side
4His lightnings light up the world; *
the Earth sees it and is afraid
5The mountains melt like wax
at the presence of the Lord, *
at the presence of the Lord of the whole Earth
6The heavens declare his righteousness, *
and all the peoples see his glory
7Confounded be all who worship carved images
and delight in false gods! *
Bow down before him, all you gods
8Zion hears and is glad, and the cities of Judah rejoice, *
because of your judgments, O Lord
9For you are the Lord,
most high over all the earth; *
you are exalted far above all gods
10The Lord loves those who hate evil; *
he preserves the lives of his saints
and delivers them from the hand of the wicked
11Light has sprung up for the righteous, *
and joyful gladness for those who are truehearted
12Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous, *
and give thanks to his holy Name.
A Collect for Guidance
Heavenly Father, in you we live and move and have our being: We humbly pray you so to guide and govern us by your Holy Spirit, that in all the cares and occupations of our life we may not forget you, but may remember that we are ever walking in your sight; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
