As I walked in the darkness last evening around St. James Cathedral in Seattle, WA, I reflected on the scripture that was posted as a prayer within the building.
We Pray for an End to Violence
If I walk out into the field,
look! Those slain by the sword;
If I enter the city,
look! victims of violence...
Why have you struck us a blow
that cannot be healed?
We wait for peace, to no avail;
for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.
Do not reject us, for your name's sake,
do not disgrace your glorious throne.
Remember your covenant with us,
and break it not.
look! Those slain by the sword;
If I enter the city,
look! victims of violence...
Why have you struck us a blow
that cannot be healed?
We wait for peace, to no avail;
for a time of healing, but terror comes instead.
Do not reject us, for your name's sake,
do not disgrace your glorious throne.
Remember your covenant with us,
and break it not.
Jeremiah 14:18-21
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