Willing to surrender
even to the death demanded
by a father's foolish vow,
she climbed into the mountains
to mourn with tearful maidens.
See the sacrificial dance,
O victorious Jephthah,
and enjoy your bitter freedom
so dearly bought, so dearly bought!
How much rather
would I be bound, body and soul,
to the One whose grace
that ancient judge
seemed scarcely to know...
How much sooner
would I welcome my daughter's defiance
in the face of my prideful vows,
binding her to duty, daring
to speak where God is silent.
Let her voice surrender praise
and let her feet be joyful
upon the sacrificial hills
of the slain, victorious Lamb!
(for Heather's 25th Birthday)
MNA
March 22, 2013
Thursday, November 28, 2013
Daughter of Zion
Trained as a music teacher in Philadelphia, I directed music and worship in several churches for over 20 years. My family and I settled in northern Indiana where until recently I worked in the truck building industry. My goal in writing is to cheer the heart, challenge the soul, and glorify Jesus Christ, my Lord and Redeemer.
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