Dr.N.J.Paul is a scientist
by profession. But God
designed him to be a
teacher. During his stay
and work abroad for
twenty
years in the
Middle
East, he established bible
studies
for
various
national
and
denominational groups who later founded
full fledged churches for themselves.
Those studies have been published on
request, some in many Indian languages
and some are translated into foreign
languages as well. He wrote seventy
stories for children with excellent color
animated drawings by famous artists. This
book on psalms will enable children to
memorize some verses and formulate
simple prayers for all needy occasions.
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A Child’s Book Of Psalms
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LORD I need your
Blessing
Lord help me to
read my
scriptures daily.
Lord, I need to be
blessed in my studies,in
my
sports
and
everything I do at
school. I want to be
good at singing and
music. Above all I want
to be called a good
child. I want to succeed
in everything I do. Help
me Jesus.
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He who delights in the
law of the Lord and on
His law meditates day
and night is like a tree
planted by streams of
water. Whatever he does
prospers. Ps.1:2,3.
2
Lord I am afraid.
Lord I am afraid of
everything. Of dark-ness,
of people who stare at me,
of cock-roach and small
insects.Of my exams and
illness. I am afraid of ever
so many things. Jesus
help me.
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Jesus
will you
protect
me?
To the Lord I cry
aloud.
And
He
answers me from His
holy hill. I will not
fear the ten thousands
drawn up against me
on every side. Ps.
3:4,6
3
Jesus I am sad
When I see other
children
eat
chocolates
and
popcorn and enjoy
coke and many other
things; when I see
them
wear
new
clothes and play with
expensive toys I feel
sad because my Dad
cannot
buy
such
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Jesus I
can be
happy if
you are
with me
You have filled my
heart with greater joy
than when their grain
and new wine abound.
Ps.4:7
4
Jesus can I see
You?
Jesus your presence
must be so bright and
glorious
with
thousands of angels
around you. How can
I see You? What
should I do to please
you? Who may dwell
in your sanctuary?
Jesus help
me not to
hurt my
friends by
word or
deed.
Who does his neighbour
no wrong and casts no
slur on his fellow men
Ps.15:3
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Lord it pains me
Some one got a virus
fever and passed it on
to me. It pains me all
over. I don’t like the
medicines. They are
bitter. I am stuck to
my bed. I cannot go
out and play. Jesus
why should I have
pains without reason?
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My God, my God,why
have you forsaken me?
Why are you far from
saving me,so far from
the words of my
groaning?. Do not be far
from me, for trouble is
near and there is no-one
to help. Ps. 22:1,11.
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Jesus I am happy !
We have a get well
party and all my
friends came to wish
me. They brought me
flowers and fruits and
greetings. And they
prayed for me. Jesus I
have no fears when
you are by my side !
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The Lord is my
shepherd,I shall not be
in want. Even though I
walk through the valley
of the shadow of death,
I will fear no evil, for
you are with me.
Ps.23:1,4.
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I hate all bad people
I hate Susan who
always taunts me and
John who breaks my
toys. They wouldn’t
play with me. They
steal others things.
Jesus won’t you
punish them?
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Do not fret because
of evil men or be
envious of those who
do wrong; Trust in
the Lord and do
good. Ps.34:1,3
8
I fear my exams.
I hate math. I cant do
good. But I have to get
through this time. Jesus
help me I my studies.
Susan is good at maths.
But she wouldn’t help
me. She just taunts me.
Jesus help me
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God is our refuge and
strength, an everpresent help in trouble.
Therefore we will not
fear, though the earth
give way. Ps.46:1,2
9
My friends failed
me
It rained the other day
and I got drenched as I
walked back home from
school. Susan would not
pick me up on her bike. I
could not get into any
shop for shelter as I was
wet. But I called you
Jesus. And just then Dad
came to pick me up
Call upon me in the
day of trouble; I will
deliver you, and you
will honour me.
Ps 50:15
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Jesus I failed
I joined bad people
and I failed. Mother
told me not to eat
ice cream but Susan
baited me and I
disobeyed mother. If
I fall ill or catch a
cold mom will be
angry. Help me
Jesus.
Have mercy on me,O
God, according to
your unfailing love;
For I know my transgressions, and my sin
is always before me.
Ps.51:1,3
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I passed!
My exam results
came and I passed
in
math
with
credit! My teacher
was surprised and
my parents were
happy. I know I
can trust Jesus at
times of trouble.
And
He
will
answer me.
I am like an olive tree
flourishing in the
house of God. I trust
in God’s unfailing
love forever and ever.
Ps.52:8
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Turn to God
Susan’s parents don’t
go to church. Her
father drinks and her
mother brawls all the
time.Susan does not
attend Sunday school
either.She says it does
not pay to be God
fearing.Will
Susan
turn to God one day?
The fool says in his
heart “There is no
God”. God looks
down from heaven,
to see if there are any
who
seek
God.
Ps.53:2
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Betty quarrels
with me
I love Betty. She is
my best friend. But
she picked up a
If an enemy were
quarrel with me. She
insulting me I could
wanted the pen which
endure it. But it is you
dad gave me as my
a man like myself my
birthday gift.It is
companion my close
expensive. If she
friend with whom I
breaks it or spoils it
enjoyed
sweet
Dad will be cross with
me. So I did not give
fellowship. Ps. 55:12.
it to her. Jesus even
my best friends are
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I was much
relieved
I came home. I was
afraid if I should tell
Dad all that happened
at school. Will he be
On my bed I
angry that I took the
remember you. I
expensive
pen
to
think of you through
school? But he only
the watches of the
gave it to me as a gift.
night. I will praise
If I had lost it..? Dad
you as long as I live
came home late that
Ps.63:6,4
night and I went to bed
early. Jesus thank you
for helping me.
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They blame me !
Betty lost her pen. And
Susan jumped on me.
She told the teacher it
was me who stole it!
They wanted even to
search my bag. But then
the teacher came round
and found the pen lying
on the ground beneath
Betty’s desk. Jesus you
know I am honest and
you would protect me.
Do the rulers indeed
speak justly? Surely
the righteous are still
rewarded.
Surely
there is a God who
judges the earth.
Ps. 58:1,11
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Susan was plotting!
Susan was not happy
that I escaped out of
problem. She wanted
to take betty away
from me. So she said
all kinds of bad things
about me. Jesus you
know they are not true.
Deliver me from bad
people.
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He will turn their
own tongue against
them and bring them
to ruin. All mankind
will fear; they will
proclaim the works
of God. Ps. 64:9
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Praise awaits you
Jesus
Dad went to farmers
market. He did not
have enough money to
buy all the things
mom wanted.
Dad
prayed and went. Mom
was surprised to see he
brought all the things
she needed. Dad said
the prices were slashed
this week. So he could
buy all. Thank you
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Praise awaits you O
God, in Zion. You
crown the year with
bounty and your carts
overflow
with
abundance.
Ps.65:1,11
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He bears our
burdens
Our dog became
suddenly sick. We
took him to the clinic
many days and the
Vet could not find
out the problem. He
did not improve. We
were worried. Then
we prayed. Jesus
heard our prayers!
Praise be to the Lord,
to God our saviour
who daily bears our
burdens. Ps.68:19
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We are chased !
Benny and I were
walking back from
school. Suddenly a dog
began to chase us.
Benny was too small to
run fast We called
Jesus. In a moment a
shop
keeper
came
running with a stick and
chased the dog away!
Jesus helps always.
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We give thanks to
you O, God, We
give thanks for your
Name is near Men
tell
of
your
wonderful deeds!
Ps. 75:1
20
Benny in danger
One day Benny went
out. There is pond near
our home and when
Benny saw the waters
he rushed to play in it.
He went deep and deep
and finally he slipped
and was drowning. I
cried for help. A man
who was riding a cycle
came and helped Benny
out. He was angry we
came without escort.
I cried out to God for
help. I cried out to
God to hear me.
When I was in
distress, I sought the
LORD. Ps. 77.1
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We forgot !
One day Dad took us
for a walk to the
woods. While we were
returning, dark clouds
gathered with the
thunder and lightning.
We clenched dad’s
hand in fear. Dad
reminded us how Jesus
helped us from the
dog. We prayed and it
didn’t rain till we
reached home
Then they would
put their trust in
God and would
not forget his
deeds. Ps.78:7
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Susan’s father died
One
day
Susan’s
parents were quarreling. The pastor who
passed by thought he
could step in and help
them. He wanted to
invite them to the
church. But Susan’s
father was wild and
shouted against God
and all Christians. Not
many days later he met
with and accident and
died
But they put God to
test and rebelled
against the Most
High. They did not
keep His statutes.
Ps.78.56
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Pest in our garden
Dad was expecting a
good
harvest
of
tomatoes. But a pest
came in and spoilt the
yield. We wanted to
buy so many things at
Christmas and our
hopes are gone. Would
the pest spoil other
crops as well?
Restore us O God
make your face
shine upon us that
we may be saved.
Ps.80.3
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Bird’s nest
We love pets and
wanted Dad to buy a
pair love birds. Dad said
it is not good to put
birds in a cage as they
will be sad. Instead he
took us to the garden
and showed a nest built
by two parrots and they
were happy and flying
freely. Pets in a cage are
sad.
Even the sparrow
has found a home,
and the swallow a
nest for herself- near
your altar. Blessed
are those who dwell
in
your
house.
Ps.84:3,4
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Eagle’s nest
Eagles are the strongest
and high flying birds.
They build their nest in
cliffs and rocks where
no one can go. It keeps
her young ones very
safe. Dad said we could
see them through the
binoculars one day.
Jesus also keeps us safe.
He who dwells in the
shelter of the Most
High will rest in the
shadow
of
the
Almighty. He will
cover you with His
feathers and under
His wings you will
find refuge. Ps.91:1,4
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Praise music CDs.
I asked Dad why the
music they play in the
church sound melodious
and pleasant while the
other pop music are
noisy and queer. Dad
said I could join the
church choir if I get
inspiration and feel
happy singing.
It is good to praise
the LORD and make
music to your name,
O Most High, to
proclaim your love
in the morning.
Ps.92.1,2
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We went to the
Church
We went to the church
last Sunday. I could not
understand all that the
priest said. Dad told us
that bad people may
hide and not be caught
by the police. But God
will punish all the
wicked people after their
death.
He will judge the
world in righteousness and the people
with equity. Ps.98:9
Jesus is the judge!
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God is forgiving!
Dad was angry with my
brother Danny because
he rode my bicycle and
broke it.
After that
Danny was working in
the garden and hurt his
foot. He yelled to Dad
for help. I thought Dad
wouldn’t go. But Dad
ran out to help him!
O, LORD our God,
you answered them
You were to Israel, a
forgiving God,though
you punished their
misdeeds. Ps.99:8
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God loves Praises!
I asked Dad why Jimmy
wags his tail when we
give him a biscuit or a
candy. Dad said, that is
the way he wants to
express his thanks to us
for everything we give
him. We should also
say thanks to God for
everything we get
Praise the LORD, O
my soul; all my,
inmost being, Praise
His Holy name.
Ps 103:1
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Mr.Sam is sick
Mr.Sam smokes and
drinks too much. Doctor
said that his liver and
lungs
have
been
affected. He would die if
he would not give up
these habits. Dad prayed
to God to help him do
that and heal him. Jesus
helps. Jesus heals!
He forgives all
your sins and
heals all your
diseases. Ps.103. 3
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How does dog talk?
Our dog Jimmy is very
quiet. But one day he
came to the front door and
was wagging his tail. Dad
told us that he has some
need or wants to tell us
something. We asked Dad
how dogs communicate to
each other or us. We have
mouths to talk. Animals
and children are helpless!
They all look to you
to give them their
food at the proper
time, When you give
it to them, they gather
it up. Ps.104: 27,28
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What is Heaven?
“Where do all people go
after death?”, I asked
Dad one day. “Good
people go to Heaven
and the bad people to
hell”, he replied. Jesus
is happy to receive the
good
people
into
Heaven. It is a joyful
place. And there is no
math classes and exams!
Precious in the
sight of the LORD
is the death of His
saints. Ps.116:15
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Sin is a poison!
Poison
Somebody
drank
a
poison by mistake and
they rushed him to
hospital in an ambulance.
They gave him some
medicine so that he could
vomit it. Sin is also a
poison and the Bible
and God’s word are the
best medicines.
I have hidden
your word in my
heart that I might
not sin against
you. Ps. 119:11
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What do I like best?
Fun or God
which is
important?
What do people do on a
Sunday? Some sit and
watch
Cricket
and
football match. Others
watch TV serials. Some
go out for fishing or a
picnic and a few others
sit at home with their
story and comic books.
It shows what they like
best. But I like my Bible
Oh,how I love your
law! I meditate on it
all day long .
Ps.119:97
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God is my helper
Mom’s kitchen gadget
failed. Dad was out of
town. Mom was looking
for some one to help her.
Our church priest passed
by and he said he could
do it for her. He did it in
a minute and Mom was
happy that it cost her
nothing! God sends
helps.
I lift up my eyes to
the hills –where
does my help come
from? My help
comes from the
Lord . Ps.121:1,2
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Jesus
protect
me
from
dangers
The Lord protects
There was an earth quake
in a place hundred miles
away from us. Many died
and suffered loss. “Can’t
we stop it?”, I asked Dad.
“No, we can get only some
indications”, he replied.
“We are helpless against
floods, virus infections and
natural disasters. Only God
can protect”, he replied.
Unless the LORD
watches over the
city, the watchmen
stand guard in vain.
Ps.127:1
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Blessed family
Why are some families
happy
and
others
quarrelling,
fighting,
and unhappy?
The
priest
said that the
people who fear the
LORD
would
be
blessed and be happy
and prosperous.
Blessed are all who
fear the LORD,
who walk in His
ways … blessing
and prosperity will
be yours. Ps.128: 1
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God is our Guide
Jesus
lead
me.
We went for mountain
trekking during our
holidays. The guide told
us to observe all the
instructions and follow
him carefully. It was a
happy
time.
Still
Robert was careless at a
point and would have
fallen into great danger.
He would have died.
Teach me to do
your will, for you
are my God; may
your good Spirit
lead me on level
ground. Ps.143:10
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We are God’s people!
I belong
to Jesus!
We went to town and
Dad showed us people
from different countries
in the shopping malls.
Chinese, Korean, Arabs,
African and so on. He
said we could identify
people from their dress
and language. Whom
do we belong to?
Blessed are the
people of whom
this
is
true;
blessed are the
people whose God
is the LORD.
Ps.144:15.
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By
Dr. N. J. Paul
Word of Christ
INDIA 625002
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My Prayer Book
(A child’s book of Psalms)
Copyright© 2003
by
Dr. N. J. Paul
First Edition in 2003
Copies 2000
WORD OF CHRIST
RA-GEM PLAZA
TALLAKULAM
MADURAI 625002
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Jesus loves all people
Dad loves all of us. He
loves our dog and all
the animals in the farm.
He loves his friends.
Many come to him for
help because he loves
people. I love my Dad.
I love Jesus
The Lord is gracious
and compassionate,
slow to anger and
rich in love. The
Lord is faithful to all
His promises and
loving to all He has
made. Ps. 145:8,13
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Dedicated to
all the little
children who
love God.
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Susan was plotting
God provides wonderfully
Jesus cares for us
We are chased
Benny in danger
We forget God’s help
Susan’s father died
Pest in our garden
Bird’s nest
Eagle’s nest
Church music sounds.good
God will punish bad people
God forgives
God loves praises
Mr. Sam is sick
How does dog talk?
What is Heaven?
Sin is poison!
What do I like best?
God is my Helper.
The Lord protects
God is our Guide
Jesus loves all people
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Lord I need your blessings
I am afraid of many things
I am sad
I like to be in your presence
I have fever and pain
I am happy you are with me
I hate all bad people
I fear my exams.
My friends won’t help
I listened to bad people
I passed my examinations
Turn to God
Betty quarrels with me
They blame me
I was much relieved
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