PSALM 78

O My people, Listen to Me

O my people, listen to me.

Open your ears to what I say.

My ways are meant to set you free.

I am your God; my will obey.

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FORGET NOT ALL OF WHAT I’VE DONE

TO WIN YOUR SOUL I SENT MY SON.

Glorious deeds I’ve done for you.

From Egypt’s grip I’ve led you out.

Divided seas to lead you through.

When men pursued, I them did rout.

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Quail and manna I did provide.

Waters that gushed and flowing streams,

But still you came to me and cried:

“You failed to give us all our dreams.”

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I led you by day with a cloud.

At night I sent you light by fire.

And still you came and cried aloud:

“You gave us not what we desire.”

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You turned your back and ran away.

You built stone gods to worship there.

I ask why did you disobey

When all I did shows you I care.

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With words alone you followed me.

Still with your heart you’re far away.

My promise is to make you free.

But by my side you did not stay.

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Then came the day I said to you

Despite your sin, I’ll help you live.

Whatever you’ve done you’ll start anew.

The Promised Land to you I’ll give.

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