Psalm 9
I WILL give thanks unto thee, O LORD, with my whole heart; * I will speak of all thy marvellous works.
I will be glad and rejoice in thee; * yea, my songs will I make of thy Name, O thou Most Highest.
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And they that know thy Name will put their trust in thee; * for thou, LORD, hast never failed them that seek thee.
O praise the LORD which dwelleth in Sion; * show the people of his doings.
A thankful heart! That is what we should bring to Advent. We anticipate the coming of joy to the world in that great and marvelous work of God ... for God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son. God has raised up His power and has come among us with great might to save us. Jesus, "God saves," is His Name; He shall be called, the Lord our righteousness. We who know God's Name will put our trust in Him; for the Lord has never failed those who seek Him. In Advent let every heart prepare Him room, let every heart its songs employ ... the earth has received her King!
JSH+