“A thankful joint contribution of Anthony Gomez
and Doug Blair”
Five smooth stonesStones defending sheepOne-eyed vigilOne-eyed sleep. Against paw of Lion
And paw of Bear
The Lord with him
And well did he fare.
And well did he come
When Israel’s forces shook
Slaying that Giant
By the brook.
How many stones
From cruel judicial hand
How many harsh blows
Would later land?
How much blood,
Would vengeance toll
Citing cold statutes
As heads roll?
Then came a King
With gentle shepherd’s rod
Marking our trail
With love of God.
Well do we march
The Lord going before us
Bleating our troth
And Love’s chorus.
Psalm 21:13
“Be exalted, O LORD, in your strength