Abigail, a rancher’s wife who was much smarter than her spouse
knew that even homeless strangers could bring blessings to their house.
When some migrants who had helped them were refused a just reward,
she rushed in with what was needed and relations were restored.
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Bless the Lord who, through this woman, once restrained a hostile hand.
Bless all women who perceive and wield resources in our land;
Forging peace between contenders, giving voice to suff’rers’ pain.
May all people, men and women, lift a loud and proud refrain!
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Image: Weltchronik Fulda, 14th Century
Source: 1 Samuel 25:2-35
Text: David Alexander, 2022, CC BY-SA NC 4.0
Tune: Montclair, Public Domain
Score: https://www.smallchurchmusic.com/2018/Score/NowBeforeYouLord-Montclair-Chords.pdf
Audio: www.smallchurchmusic.com Used by Permission
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