outside Helam

Dear brothers, sisters, hear my words today.

I know our life is dark and dreary,

but don’t forget to pray.

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This morning, at the sun’s first golden ray,

I prayed, though terrified and teary:

“Lord, hear my words today!

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God, will we have relief? Will you allay

this evil that consumes us here? We

will not forget to pray.

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Will you protect us, keep the dark at bay?

Your silence echoes dim and eerie—

please, hear my words today!

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Will you save us from enemies who prey

on weaknesses? God, we are weary,

yet don’t forget to pray.

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Redeem us from captivity this day!”

I know that God has heard my query,

dear friends. Have hope and hear my words today,

and don’t forget to pray.