Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

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Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

Psalm 91 with Gertrude the Great – The Protection of God

Whoever dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty. I will say of the LORD, “He is my refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust” (vv. 1–2). Psalm: He who lives in the aid [of the Most High]. Antiphon: 1 He who lives in the aid of the Most High will remain under the protection of the God of heaven. Prayer: Keeper of my soul and my refuge of the day of evil, in every temptation shade me with your shoulders of defense; enclose me with the shield of truth. May you yourself be with me in all my tribulation. [You who are] my hope, from every danger to body and soul always defend and protect me. Ah! And after this exile, 2 show me yourself, my dulcet 3 salvation. Amen.

1 Antiphon – musical recitation 2 This exile – life on earth 3 Dulcet – sweet