Sensing the Sacred in a New Year

¹ You, divine beings! Give to the LORD give to the LORD glory and power! ² Give to the LORD the glory due his name! Bow down to the LORD in holy splendor! ³ The LORD’s voice is over the waters; the glorious God thunders; the LORD is over the mighty waters. ⁴ The LORD’s voice is strong; the LORD’s voice is majestic. ⁵ The LORD’s voice breaks cedar trees yes, the LORD shatters the cedars of Lebanon. ⁶ He makes Lebanon jump around like a young bull, makes Sirion jump around like a young wild ox. ⁷ The LORD’s voice unleashes fiery flames; ⁸ the LORD’s voice shakes the wilderness yes, the LORD shakes the wilderness of Kadesh. ⁹ The LORD’s voice convulses the oaks, strips the forests bare, but in his temple everyone shouts, “Glory!” ¹⁰ The LORD sits enthroned over the floodwaters; the LORD sits enthroned—king forever! ¹¹ Let the LORD give strength to his people! Let the LORD bless his people with peace!