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Recalling a meditative chant

I don’t know where this stuff comes from, things that wander into my head and won’t leave.

On this 4th of July, I am – for some reason –  recalling a meditative chant on Psalm 46:10, “Be still, and know that I am God!”

 Be still, and know that I am God

Be still, and know that I am

Be still, and know

Be still

Be 

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6 Responses to “Recalling a meditative chant”

  1. David Stewart's avatar David Stewart Says:
    July 5, 2012 at 3:06 am | Reply

    I hadn’t heard that before. I’ll have to remember that.

  2. mypenandme's avatar mypenandme Says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:15 am | Reply

    Be Still and Know is a beautiful song. When I used to play the piano for the Friendship Class at the church, it was one we would sing often.

    • Tom's avatar Tom Says:
      July 5, 2012 at 12:10 pm | Reply

      I’m not one for group process gimmicks, but this sure quiets a room full of prisoners who have gathered for a day of prayer. Following a gong or chime of some kind … for each phrase … I slowly sing in F# monotone that phrase. After 5 to 10 seconds, another gong and another phrase. Repeating the whole sequence about three times works wonders. Stillness and safety within the group becomes very present and most helpful.

  3. gladiuspoeticus's avatar gladiuspoeticus Says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:55 am | Reply

    Know that God I am still, and be

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