Pass

Rachel Weisz:
Conical Hat Keeps Out the Cold

Pass
the Past
過去を渡す
Kako o watasu
ps46

Pass the past,
but not too fast.
It was a blast,
but it has passed.

It's gone.
It wasn't all wrong,
but some things went on 
for far too long.

Light is our refuge and strength
even when the sight is not in great length.

We will not fear though the earth be moved.
Our word is strong. Let the strength be proved.

Should mountains be toppled into the depth of the sea
firmness in faith will be free to agree.

When waters rage and foam
certitude will still be known.

When mountains tremble at the earth's tumult
credibility in truth will not revolt
or bolt.

The Host of hosts will stand with us.
Hospitality will build trust.
The breath of ghost 
will bust the dust
with a gust.

Deliverance is our stronghold.
The sound of brass feels so bold.
That trumpet blast sold solid gold.

There is a river that flows through the city of peace.
 The health of softness does not cease
like the downy crown on the feather 
of geese.

It is the habitation of perpetual time;
the gravitation from the earth's sublime climb.

Energy moves the muscle of matter.
When substance is solid, it does not scatter.

Force is found in the defense of time.
Dispersion grounds the sound of the mime.

Dawn will shine at the break of day.
Color will show where it once was gray.

Republic rages and kingdom is shaken.
Law is formed when justice is awakened.

The Word has spoken. The world was mistaken.
Reality grabs for the light that was taken.

Hospitality is ours
when showered with flowers
for the power of the hour.

Look upon the works of the night
when the darkness takes flight 
from the midst of the light.

Awesome things were shown on the stage of the world.
The gun was secured. The flag was unfurled.

She was embraced with her love. Songs were sung for her peace.
This is what made war in society cease.

The missiles were broken. The jets did not fly
though media accounts gave the lie one more try.

Defense had been shaken though it did not give way.
Trial by fire showed the desire for an infinite day.

"Be still then and know me your friend.
I will stand with you beyond the bitter end.
I will be here for the law of the nations to rise.
I will secure the means for the earth's celebration
to ring through the skies."

The Host of hosts is with us.
Hospitality will build trust.
The breath of ghost 
will bust the dust
with a gust.

Deliverance is our stronghold.
The sound of brass feels so bold.
That trumpet blast sold solid gold.


46 Deus noster refugium

1 God is our refuge and strength, *
a very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth be moved, *
and though the mountains be toppled into the depths of the sea;
3 Though its waters rage and foam, *
and though the mountains tremble at its tumult.
4 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
5 There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God, *
the holy habitation of the Most High.
6 God is in the midst of her;
she shall not be overthrown; *
God shall help her at the break of day.
7 The nations make much ado, and the kingdoms are shaken; *
God has spoken, and the earth shall melt away.
8 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.
9 Come now and look upon the works of the Lord, *
what awesome things he has done on earth.
10 It is he who makes war to cease in all the world; *
he breaks the bow, and shatters the spear,
and burns the shields with fire.
11 "Be still, then, and know that I am God; *
I will be exalted among the nations;
I will be exalted in the earth."
12 The Lord of hosts is with us; *
the God of Jacob is our stronghold.