Tag Archives: suffering

Death in the City 2

Posted on May 1, 2020 by jwfisch

O Lord remember what has come upon us Look down on our nation The crown has fallen from atop our head Woe, for we have sinned Why forget us Lord forever Why forsake us so long Turn us to you, … Continue reading →

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What to do about suffering

Posted on April 30, 2020 by jwfisch

Because of the Lord’s great love we are not consumed,     for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning;     great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, “The Lord is my portion;     therefore I will wait for him.” (Lamentations. 3:22-24)   For no … Continue reading →

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Death in the City

Posted on April 29, 2020 by jwfisch

How solitary sits the lonely city Once, once full of people How like a widow she has now become Once, once a great nation She weeps bitterly in the night Tears are constantly on her cheeks Among her loves, there … Continue reading →

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