[net.religion] Japanese Version of 23rd Psalm

tierney@fortune.UUCP (04/11/84)

#N:fortune:21900017:000:857
fortune!tierney    Apr 11 09:31:00 1984

 
        An English Translation of a Japanese
             Version of the 23rd Psalm.
 
The Lord is my pacesetter, I shall not rush.
He makes me stop for quiet intervals.
He provides me with images of stillness
        which restore my serenity.
He leads me in ways of efficiency through
        calmness of mind, and His guidance is peace.
 
Even though I have a great many things to
        accomplish each day,
I will not fret.
For His presence is here.
His timelessness, His all-importance, will
        keep me in balance.
 
He prepares refreshment and renewal in the 
        midst of my activity, by annointing my
        mind with the oil of His tranquility.
My cup of joyous energy overflows.
Surely harmony and effectiveness shall
        be the fruit of my hours;
And I shall walk in the pace of the
        Lord and dwell in His house forever.