In 19 verses, Jeremiah 1 records the LORD’s call of Jeremiah as a prophet to the nations, opening with visions of an almond branch and a boiling cauldron tipping from the north.
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Lyrics
Before I formed you in the womb I knew you Before you were born I sanctified you
I have appointed you a prophet to the nations I said, Lord God Behold, I don’t know how to speak For I am a child
Don’t say, I am a child For you must go to whomever I send you You must say whatever I command you Don’t be afraid because of them For I am with you to rescue you
The Lord stretched out his hand And touched my mouth Behold, I have put my words in your mouth
I have set you over the nations and kingdoms To uproot and tear down To destroy and overthrow To build and to plant
I see a branch of an almond tree You have seen well For I watch over my word to perform it I see a boiling cauldron tipping away from the north
Out of the north Evil will break out on all the inhabitants of the land I will call all the families of the kingdoms of the north They will come and set their throne at the gates of Jerusalem
I have made you today a fortified city An iron pillar and bronze walls Against the whole land Against its kings and princes They will fight against you But they will not prevail For I am with you to rescue you
For I am with you For I am with you
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