Passion for Praise: 'I Cling to You'

Sunday, June 21, 1959

I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.
— Psalm 63:6-8

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Illustration of Psalm 63:6-8 — I lie awake thinking of you, meditating on you through the night. Because you are my helper, I sing for joy in the shadow of your wings. I cling to you; your strong right hand holds me securely.

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Passion for Praise is a daily devotional consisting of a passage of Scripture that emphasizes praise to our God.

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