Bible Verses

so that the flames reached about twenty-five meters above the furnace,

Canticle of the Three Young Men The king’s servants who had thrown them into the furnace kept adding oil, tar, tow, and vine shoots to keep the fire burning,

and let them recognize that you alone are God and Lord, glorious over the whole world.

Let those be put to shame who mistreat your servants, covered with disgrace, and stripped of their power. Break their strength,

Save us through your wonders, and bring glory to your name, O Lord.

Do not abandon us in our shame, but treat us with your kindness and great mercy.

And now, we serve you with all our hearts; we fear you and seek your face.

more than by offerings of rams and calves as holocausts, and of thousands of fat lambs. May this sacrifice of ours today earn us your favor, for we know that those who trust in you will never be disappointed.

But at least when we present ourselves with a contrite soul and humbled spirit, may we then be deemed acceptable to you,

Right now, we no longer have a king, prophet, or leader. We can’t offer you holocausts, sacrifices, offerings, or incense. We have no place to present to you the firstfruits of our crops, to find favor with you.