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Opening Song: Psalm 46 (Lord of Hosts) by Jennie Lee Riddle, Josh Miller, Josiah Warneking, and Shane BarnardLyrics:O come behold the works of GodThe nations at His feetHe breaks the bow and bends the spearAnd tells the wars to ceaseO Mighty One of Israel You are on our sideWe walk by faithIn God who burns the chariots with fireLord of hosts You’re with us with us in the fireWith us as a ShelterWith us in the stormYou will lead usThrough the fiercest battleOh where else would we goBut with the Lord of hostsO God of Jacob fierce and greatYou lift Your voice to speakThe earth it bowsAnd all the mountains move into the seaO Lord You know the hearts of menAnd still You let them liveO God who makes the mountains meltCome wrestle us and winO God who makes the mountains meltCome wrestle us and winThough oceans roar You are the Lord of allThe One who calms the wind and wavesAnd makes my heart be stillThough the earth gives wayThe mountains move into the seaThe nations rageI know my God is in controlPassage: 7 O LORD, you have deceived me, and I was deceived; you are stronger than I, and you have prevailed. I have become a laughingstock all the day; everyone mocks me.8 For whenever I speak, I cry out, I shout, “Violence and destruction!” For the word of the LORD has become for me a reproach and derision all day long.9 If I say, “I will not mention him, or speak any more in his name,” there is in my heart as it were a burning fire shut up in my bones, and I am weary with holding it in, and I cannot.10 For I hear many whispering. Terror is on every side! “Denounce him! Let us denounce him!” say all my close friends, watching for my fall. “Perhaps he will be deceived; then we can overcome him and take our revenge on him.”11 But the LORD is with me as a dread warrior; therefore my persecutors will stumble; they will not overcome me. They will be greatly shamed, for they will not succeed. Their eternal dishonor will never be forgotten.12 O LORD of hosts, who tests the righteous, who sees the heart and the mind, let me see your vengeance upon them, for to you have I committed my cause.13 Sing to the LORD; praise the LORD! For he has delivered the life of the needy from the hand of evildoers.(Jeremiah Musical Reflection: “Breathe on Me, Breath of God” by Robert JacksonReflection Notes: TRENTHAM is a tune by Robert Jackson, an English composer during the nineteenth century. It fits perfectly with the text for “Breath On Me, Breath of God,” by Edwin Hatch; each phrase is allotted ample space for reflection.Prayer: This is another day, O Lord. I know not what it will bring forth, but make me ready, Lord, for whatever it may be. If I am to stand up, help me to stand bravely. If I am to sit still, help me to sit quietly. If I am to lie low, help me to do it patiently. And if I am to do nothing, let me do it gallantly. Make these words more than words, and give me the Spirit of Jesus. Amen.

