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PSALM 23 READING

There once was a Shakespearean actor who was known everywhere for his
one-man shows of readings and recitations from the classics. He would always
end his performance with a reading of Psalm 23.

Each night, without exception, as the actor began his recitation "The Lord
is my Shepherd, I shall not want"... the crowd would listen attentively. And
then, at the conclusion of the psalm, they would rise in thunderous applause
in appreciation of the actor's incredible ability to bring the verse to
life.

But one night, just before the actor was to offer his customary recital of
Psalm 23, a young man from the audience spoke up. "Sir, do you mind if
tonight I recite Psalm 23"?

The actor was quite taken aback by this unusual request, but he allowed the
young man to come forward and stand front and center on the stage to recite
the Psalm, knowing that the ability of this unskilled youth would be no
match for his own talent.

With a soft voice, the young man began to recite the words of the Psalm.
When he was finished, there was no applause. There was no standing ovation
as on other nights. All that could be heard was the sound of weeping. The
audience had been so moved by the young man's recitation that every eye was
full of tears.

Amazed by what he had heard, the actor said to the youth, "I don't
understand. I have been performing Psalm 23 for years. I have a lifetime of
experience and training, but I have never been able to move an audience as
you have tonight. Tell me, what is your secret?"

The young man quietly replied, "Well sir, you know the Psalm. I know the
Shepherd."

-- Author Unknown

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