“Hear this, O house of Jacob, who are named Israel
And who came forth from the loins of Judah,
Who swear by the name of the Lord
And invoke the God of Israel,
But not in truth nor in righteousness.
For they call themselves after the holy city
And lean on the God of Israel;
The Lord of hosts is...
“Incline your ear, O Lord, and answer me,
for I am poor and needy.
Preserve my life, for I am godly;
save your servant, who trusts in you—you are my God.
Be gracious to me, O Lord,
for to you do I cry all the day.
Gladden the soul of your servant,
for to you, O Lord, do I lift up...
An Original Work / December 14, 2012
Based off Jeremiah 31:15 (cf. Matt. 2:18)
Weeping in Ramah; her children no more.
Rachel is weeping; her comfort forlorn.
Jesus is waiting; her comforter be,
When she calls on Him down on bended knee.
He has provided our sins’ sacrifice,
When He died for our...