Jeremiah the Prophet

Jeremiah the Prophet
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Jeremiah the Prophet
In Anathoth, a Benjamite is born to priest Hilkiah
From a religious-righteous boy to a preacher, prophesying Fall of Judah
Jeremiah is the name, the seventh prophet, the author of lamentation, Jeremiah, and Kings
His wisdom and teachings a beaming light to five kings of Judah, all the Israelites
Josiah, Jehoahaz, Jehoiakim, Jehoiachin, and Zedekiah learned from his teachings (Knowles, 2001; pg. 2007)
A lamenting prophet setting Judah from crooked ways
A witness in fall of Judah, a people worshipping Baal
Departing from the Covenant, forsaking the creator
Oh, his message angered the crooked, plotting to end his mission
Jeremiah, May Jehovah exalt in our time
May good Lord set our path straight, protect us from evil
You lived to your name guiding a lost kingdom to glory and lamenting its fall
A preaching prophet delivered Judah from the idolatrous practices to repentance
A new world, similar woes as lamented Jeremiah, fake prophets
People lying to prosper prosperity, killing for power and wealth
Twisted society worshipping earthly things and hates the truthful
Righteous go hungry while the corrupt, wicked and killers prosper
Like kings in Jeremiah’s time, politicians bend rules and deviate from the law
Preachers taking from poor, orphans and sick to build their world
So many-more men of God exploiting followers, hyenas among sheep
Misusing religion to amass wealth, power, influence and connection
Oh Jeremiah, may your wisdom reign in our sinking world
Jeremiah, May Jehovah exalt in our time
May good Lord set our path straight, protect us from evil
You lived to your name guiding a lost kingdom to glory and lamenting its fall
A preaching prophet delivered Judah from the idolatrous practices to repentance
Reference(s)
Knowles, A.

(2001). The Bible guide: An all-in-one introduction to the book of books. Oxford: Lion.