September 16
Temptation to Despair
Scripture
KJV
I sink in deep mire, where there is no standing: I am come into deep waters, where the floods overflow me. I am weary of my crying: my throat is dried: mine eyes fail while I wait for my God.
ESV
I sink in deep mire, where there is no foothold; I have come into deep waters, and the flood sweeps over me. I am weary with my crying out; my throat is parched. My eyes grow dim with waiting for my God.
Psalm 69:2-3
Poem
Prostrate before thy mercy-seat,
I cannot if I would despair;
None ever perished at thy feet,
And I would lie for ever there.