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\"Ocean
\nNorth of Belfast, en route to the Giant’s Causeway (photo: Irene Bom)<\/p>\n

Theme: Water<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here is a psalm featuring the majesty of the ocean waves<\/strong>, reminding us that their power is nothing compared with the power that God has to sustain all life and to bring about change.<\/p>\n

The Lord reigns, he is robed in majesty;
\n   the Lord is robed in majesty and armed with strength;
\n   indeed, the world is established, firm and secure.
\nYour throne was established long ago;
\n   you are from all eternity.<\/p>\n

The seas have lifted up, Lord,
\n   the seas have lifted up their voice;
\n   the seas have lifted up their pounding waves.
\nMightier than the thunder of the great waters,
\n   mightier than the breakers of the sea \u2013
\n   the Lord on high is mighty.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

(Psalm 93:1-4, NIVUK)<\/p>\n

Song<\/h3>\n

About 10 years ago I was inspired by the words of Psalm 93 to write this song. I particularly enjoy the sensation of singing the words “crashing waves” and “pound as they sound”. <\/p>\n

Recording<\/strong>
\nhttp:\/\/www.irenebom.com\/songwriter\/playlist3\/sostrong.mp3<\/a><\/audio><\/p>\n

Lyrics<\/strong>
\nSo strong, so majestic
\nThe Lord reigns supreme
\nEver constant, ever firm
\nHis throne is everlasting.
\nMightier than the crashing waves
\nHe is worthy of all praise.<\/p>\n

The floods lift up their voice
\nHear the waves pound
\nas they sound out their praise.
\nThe floods lift up their voice
\nLet us join the refrain:
\n‘Lord, you reign!’<\/p>\n

For notation see website<\/a><\/p>\n

More food for thought<\/h3>\n

A. From the “Born Optimistic” Podcast<\/a> featuring Irish Singer, Wallis Bird<\/strong> (transcript taken from around 06:40 of the recording):<\/p>\n

Interviewer<\/u>: On the days when you find it hard to be positive, how do you cheer yourself up?
\nWallis Bird<\/u>: A little bit of sweating. There’s a lovely phrase: “Salt water is the cure of everything: sweat, the sea or tears.”
\n 
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\nB. Water sounds by Bernie Krause<\/strong><\/p>\n