WHO WEEPS?
August 20, 2025

And they told me, “The remnant who survived the exile are there in the province, in great
trouble and disgrace. The wall of Jerusalem is broken down, and its gates are burned with
fire.” When I heard these words, I sat down and wept. I mourned for days, fasting and praying
before the God of heaven . . . At the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem, the Levites were
sought out from all their homes and brought to Jerusalem to celebrate the joyous dedication
with thanksgiving and singing, accompanied by cymbals, harps, and lyres.
Nehemiah 1:3-4, 12:27
