A Gilbulla Psalm

Blessed is the man
Whose roots drink deeply
From the waters of God's Spirit
And who trusts in His unfailing love.
When the storms of life blow
He will not be moved
But will stand tall and strong.
In the shade of his branches
He will shelter the weak and afflicted
And those scorched by the noonday sun.
He will triumph over the Oppressor
And will taste the salvation of our God.

Michael Worthing

Author's note: Gilbulla is a prayer counselling centre just west of Sydney. I wrote the psalm there after admiring a beautiful tree.


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