Zephaniah

The streets of the city drenched in a flood
of murdered innocents and their blood
as wicked king gives way to wicked king.

The prophet that was hidden stands to say,
“Keep quiet. Now comes that dreadful day;
later there will be time for your screaming.

“The LORD is bringing his own sacrifice
and guests, as well, to watch the auspice.
Be still; don’t speak. The sacrifice is you.

“Blow the dies irae trumpets of doom
on that woeful day of gloam and gloom;
the LORD’s judgment will the whole earth subdue.”