St. Paul’s Church in Englewood Lent 2020 Sunday Morning Praying the April 18, 2021 -Psalm 4, Cum invocarem

Coverdale/ King James New Revised Standard The Message

1 Answer me when I call, O God, 1 Hear me when I call, O God of my Confdent Plea for Deliverance from 1 Answer me when I call, O God, defender of my cause; * righteousness: thou hast enlarged me Enemies defender of my cause; * you set me free when I am hard-pressed; when I was in distress; have mercy upon To the leader: with stringed instruments. you set me free when I am hard-pressed; have mercy on me and hear my prayer. me, and hear my prayer. A Psalm of . have mercy on me and hear my prayer.

2 "You mortals, how long will you 2 O ye sons of men, how long will ye 1 Answer me when I call, O God of my 2 "You mortals, how long will you dishonor my glory; * turn my glory into shame? how long will right! dishonor my glory; * how long will you worship dumb idols ye love vanity, and seek after leasing? You gave me room when I was in how long will you worship dumb idols and run after false gods?" . distress. and run after false gods?" Be gracious to me, and hear my prayer. 3 Know that the Lord does wonders for 3 But know that the Lord hath set apart 3 Know that the Lord does wonders for the faithful; * him that is godly for himself: the Lord 2 How long, you people, shall my honor the faithful; * when I call upon the Lord, he will hear will hear when I call unto him. sufer shame? when I call upon the Lord, he will hear me. How long will you love vain words, me. 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune and seek after lies?Selah 4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; * with your own heart upon your bed, 3 But know that the Lord has set apart 4 Tremble, then, and do not sin; * speak to your heart in silence upon your and be still. Selah. the faithful for himself; speak to your heart in silence upon your bed. the Lord hears when I call to him. bed. 5 Ofer the sacrifces of righteousness, 5 Ofer the appointed sacrifces * and put your trust in the Lord. 4 When you are disturbed,[a] do not sin; 5 Ofer the appointed sacrifces * and put your trust in the Lord. ponder it on your beds, and be and put your trust in the Lord. 6 There be many that say, Who will silent.Selah 6 Many are saying, "Oh, that we might shew us any good? Lord, lift thou up the 5 Ofer right sacrifces, 6 Many are saying, "Oh, that we might see better times!" * light of thy countenance upon us. and put your trust in the Lord. see better times!" * Lift up the light of your countenance Lift up the light of your countenance upon us, O Lord. 7 Thou hast put gladness in my heart, 6 There are many who say, “O that we upon us, O Lord. more than in the time that their corn might see some good! 7 You have put gladness in my heart, * and their wine increased. Let the light of your face shine on us, 7 You have put gladness in my heart, * more than when grain and wine and oil O Lord!” more than when grain and wine and oil increase. 8 I will both lay me down in peace, and 7 You have put gladness in my heart increase. sleep: for thou, Lord, only makest me more than when their grain and wine 8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall dwell in safety. abound. 8 I lie down in peace; at once I fall asleep; * asleep; * for only you, Lord, make me dwell in 8 I will both lie down and sleep in peace; for only you, Lord, make me dwell in safety. for you alone, O Lord, make me lie safety. down in safety. Collect for this Sunday O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith, that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and for ever. Amen.

1. Read the passage once: Where did you stop?

2. Read the passage again: What words, phrases, or images capture your imagination?

3. Read the passage again: What is a question you would like ask of a theologian, mystic, or expert of some other title?

4. Read the passage again: Where do you feel the Holy Spirit of God nudging you to be, journey, pray, wait, serve, or do?