O God of our salvation –
Help us.
A taunt to our neighbors, mocked and derided. Holy places defiled, the city in ruins. Blood poured out like water from the bodies and flesh of Your servants and faithful.
Deliver us.
How long, O Lord? How long? Pour out Your anger on those who do not know You – those who lay waste to Your habitation.
Forgive our sins.
May Your compassion come speedily to meet us. For the glory of Your name – for Your name’s sake…
Amen.