You cause the grass to grow for the livestock and plants for man to cultivate, that he may bring forth food from the earth and wine to gladden the heart of man, oil to make his face shine and bread to strengthen man's heart. The trees of the LORD are watered abundantly, the cedars of Lebanon that he planted. In them the birds build their nests; the stork has her home in the fir trees. The high mountains are for the wild goats; the rocks are a refuge for the rock badgers.

Next step for the provision of man and beast with grass, food, wine, oil and bread; complete in all respects for the proper consumption. Nor did You omit the trees necessary to provide homes for man and birds. The cedars of Lebanon and the maples and spruce of Vermont. How I soaked in their greenness as I drove through Proctersville Gulf this morning.

Today's readings in the Psalms:

Morning: Psalm 55

Mid-day: 119:113-120

Evening: Psalm 131

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