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Children

Psalms celebrating children as a heritage and blessing from the Lord.

“Except the Lord build the house, they labour in vain that build it: except the Lord keep the city, the watchman waketh but in vain.”

Psalm 127 is attributed to Solomon and is one of the Songs of Ascents.

“Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord; that walketh in his ways.”

Psalm 128 continues the Songs of Ascents and builds on the themes of Psalm 127.

“O Lord our Lord, how excellent is thy name in all the earth! who hast set thy glory above the heavens.”

Wonder at God’s majesty in creation and the dignity He has given humanity.

“Bless the Lord, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.”

Psalm 103 is a soaring hymn of thanksgiving for God’s mercies.