Joel:2:12-17

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* Therefore also now , saith the LORD , turn ye even to me with all your heart , and with fasting , and with weeping , and with mourning : * And rend your heart , and not your garments , and turn unto the LORD your God : for he is gracious and merciful , slow to anger , and of great kindness , and repenteth him of the evil . * Who knoweth if he will return and repent , and leave a blessing behind him ; even a meat offering and a drink offering unto the LORD your God ? * Blow the trumpet in Zion , sanctify a fast , call a solemn assembly : * Gather the people , sanctify the congregation , assemble the elders , gather the children , and those that suck the breasts : let the bridegroom go forth of his chamber , and the bride out of her closet . * Let the priests , the ministers of the LORD , weep between the porch and the altar , and let them say , Spare thy people , O LORD , and give not thine heritage to reproach , that the heathen should rule over them : wherefore should they say among the people , Where is their God ?

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