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I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.
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I live and breathe God;
if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy:
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Join me in spreading the news;
together let's get the word out.
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God met me more than halfway,
he freed me from my anxious fears.
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Look at him; give him your warmest smile.
Never hide your feelings from him.
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When I was desperate, I called out,
and God got me out of a tight spot.
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God's angel sets up a circle
of protection around us while we pray.
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Open your mouth and taste, open your eyes and see -
how good God is.
Blessed are you who run to him.
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Worship God if you want the best;
worship opens doors to all his goodness.
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Young lions on the prowl get hungry,
but God-seekers are full of God.
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Come, children, listen closely;
I'll give you a lesson in God worship.
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Who out there has a lust for life?
Can't wait each day to come upon beauty?
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Guard your tongue from profanity,
and no more lying through your teeth.
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Turn your back on sin; do something good.
Embrace peace - don't let it get away!
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God keeps an eye on his friends,
his ears pick up every moan and groan.
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God won't put up with rebels;
he'll cull them from the pack.
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Is anyone crying for help? God is listening,
ready to rescue you.
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If your heart is broken, you'll find God right there;
if you're kicked in the gut, he'll help you catch your breath.
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Disciples so often get into trouble;
still, God is there every time.
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He's your bodyguard, shielding every bone;
not even a finger gets broken.
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The wicked commit slow suicide;
they waste their lives hating the good.
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God pays for each slave's freedom;
no one who runs to him loses out.