Slaughter of Innocence (Revisited)
Emmanuel (God-with-us), why? Is it Your will that children die?
That fear surprise our trusting hearts
and keep our faith at bay?
Of course we know that's not Your plan.
But ever since the world began
it seems that evil stalks its prey
and steals our peace and joy.
Please help us find the means to cope
amid this season of true hope
that calls to mind You came to earth
to know our grief and pain.
In Newtown or in Bethlehem
where Herod-madness strikes again,
may Rachel's tears be wiped away
by One who weeps with us.
Comments
Amazing the similarities to the step back in time.
This is beautiful.
We are a country in mourning.. our hearts are broken... and these words that you have shared are exactly what has been on my mind this morning.... the slaughter of innocence..... May Christ's love comfort those who mourn...