The Clue
Sacred song or poem (5 letter answer)
The Answer
PSALM
Tags
Notes
The answer PSALM is seen frequently, appearing about once every 180 puzzles.
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It might begin "O Lord"
The last one begins "Praise ye the Lord"
The shortest one has only two verses
Definition
PSALM as a noun:
1. one of the 150 lyrical poems and prayers that comprise the Book of Psalms in the Old Testament; said to have been written by David
2. any sacred song used to praise the deity
PSALM as a verb:
1. sing or celebrate in psalms; "He psalms the works of God"