Psalm 94: A Lectio Divina

Coming to stillness and creating space to receive the gift of these words from Psalm 94 from Nan Merrill's book "Psalms for Praying".
O Heart of Pure Fire, You who
cleanse and refine us,
Compassionate One, shine forth!
In your mercy, rise up and
Awaken those who still sleep
in ignorance!
O Heart of all hearts, break open
the hearts of your people,
that we might hear your Voice
and heed your Word!
Too often we spew forth arrogant words,
we boast with heads held high.
We oppress the weak in our blindness,
and turn a deaf ear to the fire
of the poor.
We ignore the lonely and turn aside
from the stranger,
too many children go hungry to bed.
And, we think, “This is not our concern;
let them pray to God for help!”
The Beloved who created the ear, hears us!
The Beloved who formed the eye, sees us!
Like the nations, we are accountable
for our actions.
Where does knowledge come from, but
the Heart of our heart.
The Beloved knows our thoughts, and
is the very Breath of our breath.
Blessed are those who have confessed their
erring ways,
who have asked for forgiveness.
Blessed are those whose burdens have
been lifted,
who are able to respond with love.
For the Beloved walks with them and
speaks to them in the Silence;
With mercy and compassion, they
are held in Love’s heart;
all who are at one with Love will
live in peace and harmony.
Who will stand with Love and act
with justice?
Who will speak out to silence
The oppressors?
Had the Beloved not come to my rescue,
my soul would still dwell in
the land of darkness.
When I recognised my wrongdoings,
your steadfast Love renewed me,
O Compassionate One.
When cares of my heart were many,
your consolations comforted my soul.
Those who live separated from Love,
do not know the peace and joy of
walking with You.
They gather together to try those
who walk in peace,
And with worldly power, they
condemn the innocent.
Yet the Beloved is a stronghold,
the Comforter, the refuge
of my soul.
The statutes of Truth are certain;
and the Awakening, a promise
to be fulfilled;
Who will be ready for the
new dawn?