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WHO AM I, LORD

After Nathan had spoken to David, the King went in and, seated before the Lord, said:

Who am I, Lord, and what is my House, that you have led me as far as this? Yet in your sight, Lord, this is still not far enough, and you make your promises to extend to the House of your servant for a far-distant future. 

You have constituted your people Israel to be your own people for ever; and you, the Lord, have become their God.  Now, Lord always keep
the promise you have made your servant and his House, and do as you
have said.  Your name will be exalted for ever and men will say:
king David prays"the Lord of hosts is God over Israel."

The House of your servant David will be made secure in your
presence, since you yourself, the Lord of hosts, God of Israel,
have made this revelation to your servant, "I will build you a House', hence your servant has ventured to offer this prayer to you.

Yes, Lord, you are God indeed, your words are true and you have made this fair promise to your servant.  Be pleased, then,
to bless the House of your servant, that it may continue for
ever in your presence; for you, Lord, have spoken; and with your blessing the House of your servant will be for ever blessed.'  Mass Reading
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Father your word is  Yes and Amen. Father you are not man, what you said you will do you will surely do. We are your children. Father you love us with an everlasting life. You are covenant keeping God.  Who are we that you care so much for us.  May all glory be yours forever.

Psalm 86


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