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A Psalm
Into Darkness

A Psalm

We must pray without knees.

David schell
Aug 05, 2025
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A Psalm

In the darkness of this night,
where nothing can be known,
our eyes and ears can’t speak—
souls with no direction home.

In the darkness of this night,
we can’t hold a warm hand;
no use for arms or legs,
we cannot understand.

In the darkness of this night,
where what’s ahead is behind,
we must pray without knees—
we must travel deep in the min…

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