A reading from
the Book of the Prophet Isaiah 26:1-6
On that day they will sing this song in the land of Judah:
“A strong city have we;/ he sets up walls and ramparts to protect us./ Open up the gates/ to let in a nation that is just,/ one that keeps faith./ A nation of firm purpose you keep in peace;/ in peace, for its trust in you.”
Trust in the Lord forever!/ For the Lord is an eternal Rock./ He humbles those in high places,/ and the lofty city he brings down;/ He tumbles it to the ground,/ levels it with the dust./ It is trampled underfoot by the needy,/ by the footsteps of the poor.
The word of the Lord.
