Into the Fire

You have rejected us, O God, and burst forth upon us;

  you have been angry – now restore us!

You have shaken the land and torn it open;

  mend its fractures, for it is quaking.

You have shown your people desperate times;

  you have given us wine that makes us stagger.

But for those who fear you, you have raised a banner

  to be unfurled against the bow.

Save us and help us with your right hand,

  that those you love may be delivered.

Psalm 60:1-5 (NIV)