Habakkuk’s Prayer
3 This prayer was sung by the prophet Habakkuk: 2 I have heard all about you, LORD. remember your mercy. 3 I see God moving across the deserts from Edom, and the earth is filled with his praise. 4 His coming is as brilliant as the sunrise. where his awesome power is hidden. 5 Pestilence marches before him; plague follows close behind. 6 When he stops, the earth shakes. He is the Eternal One! 7 I see the people of Cushan in distress, and the nation of Midian trembling in terror. 8 Was it in anger, LORD, that you struck the rivers No, you were sending your chariots of salvation! 9 You brandished your bow You split open the earth with flowing rivers. 10 The mountains watched and trembled. lifting its hands in submission. 11 The sun and moon stood still in the sky and your glittering spear flashed. 12 You marched across the land in anger and trampled the nations in your fury. 13 You went out to rescue your chosen people, and stripped their bones from head to toe. 14 With his own weapons, thinking Israel would be easy prey. 15 You trampled the sea with your horses, and the mighty waters piled high. 16 I trembled inside when I heard this; when disaster will strike the people who invade us. 17 Even though the fig trees have no blossoms, and the cattle barns are empty, 18 yet I will rejoice in the LORD! I will be joyful in the God of my salvation! 19 The Sovereign LORD is my strength! (For the choir director: This prayer is to be accompanied by stringed instruments.)