Nahumesque ---------- 1 Avenger of the abused, indignant for their pain, Against the abusers our God sets forth. Blizzards and hurricanes from the mouth of God Blow the offenders from their place. Congresses and conclaves, cabinets and conventions Call out for calm in worried tones. Destroying deception, demolishing distress, Draining the dismal sewers of oppression, Engaging in battle on behalf of the weak -- Every enemy of equity will tremble. Faithfulness and fidelity flow forth with God, Flooding teachery away in the froth. God is good as well as great; Gifts of peace are in God's hands. Hold fast! The Lord is hurrying. Heaven's hosts march on to help. Imagine God aroused in power! In whose defense will our God stand? Jackels of evil must fail in the joust; Justice and judgement together are joined. Keen and mourn, oppressors, your loss; Keen is the sword of the Lord. \n (March 2013)