Is God a terrible God? Consider the following passages from the Psalms: Psalm 45:4 And in thy majesty ride prosperously because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach ...

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Thou art fairer than the children of men: grace is poured into thy lips: therefore God hath blessed thee for ever. I put my heart and my soul into my work, and have lost my mind in the process.

My heart is inditing a good matter: I speak of the things which I have made touching the king: my tongue is the pen of a ready writer. I hate playing pretty or sane people. Most people are not ...