Return (Joel 2:12-13)

CCLI# 4869603 A song of repentance from the minor prophets. Placed right at the center of Joel, that tells us of coming terrifying judgment on the Day of the Lord, are these words: “He is gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love.” These words are woven like a golden thread throughout the Old Testament in the following verses: Exodus 34:6; Numbers 14:18; Nehemiah 9:17; Psalm 86:15; 103:8; 145:8; Jonah 4:2; Nahum 1:3 and, of course, Joel 2:13. "Seek the LORD while He may be found, Call upon Him while He is near." Isaiah 55:6 Dm Am "Even now," G/B C declares the LORD, Am7 G F2 F2 - C/E "Return to me with all your heart, Dm Am Fast and weep, G/B C Rend your heart and mourn.” Am G F Gsus4 - G "Return to me with all your heart, C G/B Am7 F2 Return to the LORD your God, C G/B F/A for He is gracious and merciful, C G/B Am7 F2 Return to the LORD your God, C/E F2 He is slow to anger G Am - G and abounding in love, Dm7 C/E He is slow to anger Gsus4 – G C and abounding in love. ©2004 Abe & Liza Philip, CCLI# 4869603 songsfromscripture.com