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Bodies lie in dust while hands rise in an unanswered plea.
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Psalms 44:23-26

Rise up to help us and redeem us

Psalm 44: our fathers have told us the deed you did in · Psalms 44

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23Awake! Why do you sleep, Lord? Rouse yourself; do not reject us forever.

24Why do you hide your face and forget our affliction and our oppression?

25For our soul has sunk down to the dust; our belly clings to the earth.

26Rise up to help us and redeem us for the sake of your steadfast love.

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