The Umbrage

The Umbrage of God Most High

O God Most High, I make my dwelling in Your secret place.

Your wings stretch out, Your feathers provide me umbrage.

In Your shade I am covered, in Your shadow I find peace.

Nestled safe in You, I know security, an oasis of refuge.

You shield me from enemies, foes flee from Your call.

Foolish ones may dare You, unknowng what will befall.

Your sharp and watchful eyes look out, no dangers do I know.

You swoop and parry, Your talons raised to enemies below.

So I celebrate Your salvation, to me You are gentle, like a dove.

O God Most High, Almighty, upon me You have set your love!

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The word "umbrage" is first defined as "shade, shadow; hence, something that affords a shade, as a screen of trees or foliage."

This is a poetic meditation I wrote based upon imagery from Psalm 91 in the Bible.