21997. LAMENTATIONS

Before her fall, Jerusalem Was crowded with most sinful men; Almighty God could not ignore The flagrant sins that He deplored. The people groaned and seached for bread But did not think to turn their heads And follow Jeremiah's call, But rather waited for the fall. Love continued to abide; Mercies were renewed. Salvation He supplied Blessings they accrued. God's love continued to abide; His mercies were renewed. Salvation to them He supplied And blessings they accrued.

The lesson is so plain and clear, that ev'ry person needs to hear: Calamities could soon assail And lamentations could prevail. So follow Jeremiah's call And pleadings of apostle Paul To turn to God ere it's too late, And walk upon the path that's straight. Love continues to abide; Mercies are renewed. Salvation He supplies Blessings we accrue. God's love continues to abide; His mercies are renewed. Salvation to us He supplies And blessings we accrue.