1 Maccabees CH01 - Lament of Jerusalem - BY S.L.G.

**Verse 1:** Jerusalem, once proud and free, Now lays in ruins, a sight to see. The golden altar torn away, Our sacred vessels, stolen away. **Chorus:** Lament, oh lament, for our holy land, In sorrow and mourning, we take our stand. The sanctuary defiled, our hearts in pain, Jerusalem weeps, under tyranny's reign. **Verse 2:** Evil men have defiled our home, With altars to idols, we're left to roam. They shed innocent blood, without remorse, Jerusalem cries out, for justice's course. **Chorus:** Lament, oh lament, for our holy land, In sorrow and mourning, we take our stand. The sanctuary defiled, our hearts in pain, Jerusalem weeps, under tyranny's reign. **Bridge:** But amidst the darkness, a flicker of light, Hope rises up, in the darkest night. For God is with us, His promise true, Jerusalem will rise, renewed. **Chorus:** Lament, oh lament, for our holy land, In sorrow and mourning, we take our stand. The sanctuary defiled, our hearts in pain, Jerusalem weeps, under tyranny's reign. **Outro:** Though we weep now, our tears will cease, For God's redemption will bring us peace. Jerusalem, we'll sing your praise, In the light of eternal days. weeps, under tyranny's reign. **Outro:** Though we weep now, our tears will cease, For God's redemption will bring us peace. Jerusalem, we'll sing your praise,