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14 Like cattle descending into a valley,
    the Spirit of the Lord afforded them rest.
15 Look down from heaven and see,
    from your holy and glorious dwelling.
Where are your zeal and your might,
    your compassion and your tender mercy?
    Do not withhold them from me.
16 For you are our Father.
    Although Abraham does not know us
    and Israel[a] does not acknowledge us,
you, O Lord, are our Father;
    forever you have been called our Redeemer.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 63:16 Israel: that is, Jacob. Descent from the patriarchs did not provide the needed protection.

14 like cattle that go down to the plain,
    they were given rest(A) by the Spirit of the Lord.
This is how you guided your people
    to make for yourself a glorious name.

15 Look down from heaven(B) and see,
    from your lofty throne,(C) holy and glorious.
Where are your zeal(D) and your might?
    Your tenderness and compassion(E) are withheld(F) from us.
16 But you are our Father,(G)
    though Abraham does not know us
    or Israel acknowledge(H) us;
you, Lord, are our Father,
    our Redeemer(I) from of old is your name.

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