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| http://ancienthistory.about.com/od/odyssey1/ss/062508POdyssey_6.htm A powerful scene from The Odyssey in which Odysseus is tempted by the song of the deadly Sirens. |
Sailing into the Dark World
(inspired by thematic elements fromThe Odyssey and Ephesians 6:13-18)
As I sail into the dark world and enter a realm
Of evil and darkness and powers unimaginable
Lord, direct, control, take hold of my ship’s helm
Give me Your armor to battle against the one
Who wagers war again my soul
Whose deceptive guises shine brighter than the sun
I want the belt of truth strapped around my waist
To keep away the creeping lies
And their sharp-edged, bittersweet taste
Put a breastplate of righteousness over my heart
To guard it from flying arrows and piercing swords
That will try to attack me and tear me apart
Strap the gospel of peace tightly on my feet
To keep me calm, focused, and standing strong
Only hearing the sweeter song of Your perfect beat
Place the shield of faith in my left hand
So I can push forward without seeing the end
Trusting You to help me find where I need to land
Present me with the helmet of salvation to defend my mind
From the imaginings, dreams, faulty hopes
The sin-filled hallucinations of every kind
Lastly, bestow the sword of the Spirit on me
So I can respond to every threat with strength
Make me a crewman of Your word so I can truly be free
