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The Prophet
Before you were formed inside your mother's womb
Before you were born, I knew you and consecrated you
To be my prophet among the nations I chose you
You will go where I send you and what I command you will proclaim!
I have to shout, I have to risk
Woe to me if I don't!
How to escape from you, how to be silent
If your voice burns in my chest?
I have to walk, I have to fight
Woe to me if I don't!
How to escape from you, how to be silent
If your voice burns in my chest?
Do not be afraid to risk, for I will be with you
Do not be afraid to announce me, in your mouth I will speak
I give you my people, go and uproot and tear down
To build you will destroy and plant!
Leave your brothers, leave your father and mother
Leave your home, for the earth is crying out
Bring nothing with you, for I will be by your side
It's time to fight, because my people are suffering
