1-2. A prayer of the prophet Habakkuk, with orchestra:God, I’ve heard what our ancestors say about you,and I’m stopped in my tracks, down on my knees.Do among us what you did among them.Work among us as you worked among them.And as you bring judgment, as you surely must,remember mercy.
17-19. Though the cherry trees don’t blossomand the strawberries don’t ripen,Though the apples are worm-eatenand the wheat fields stunted,Though the sheep pens are sheeplessand the cattle barns empty,I’m singing joyful praise to God.I’m turning cartwheels of joy to my Savior God.Counting on God’s Rule to prevail,I take heart and gain strength.I run like a deer.I feel like I’m king of the mountain!(For congregational use, with a full orchestra.)