LORD,
it seems persecution has followed Your people
as surely as night follows day,
from ancient times
in every way.
Slavery and cruel oppression
have been our enemies’ evil weapons
but You, Lord,
have not allowed Your beloved
to be overcome,
or annihilated.
You have rescued and redeemed us!
LORD,
defeat those who seek Your people’s destruction.
Sap them of their strength,
as grass withering in the east wind.
But please,
declare blessing on Your people,
Your beloved,
we cry.
Lord bless us!
Lord, graciously bless us!

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