1. At the same time, saith the LORD, I will be the God of all the families of Israel, and they shall be my people.
2. Thus saith the LORD, The people who were left by the sword found grace in the wilderness; even Israel, when I went to cause him to rest.
3. The LORD appeared of old to me, saying, I have loved thee with an everlasting love: therefore with loving-kindness have I drawn thee.