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At His Voice and Presence

‭Psalms 46:6-7-The nations made an uproar, the kingdoms tottered and were moved; He raised His voice, the earth melted. [7] The Lord of hosts is with us; The God of Jacob is our stronghold [our refuge, our high tower]. Selah.

‭Psalms 97:5-6 AMP‬- [5] The mountains melted like wax at the presence of the Lord, At the presence of the Lord of the whole earth. [6] The heavens declare His righteousness, And all the peoples see His Glory and brilliance
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