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| Thomas Worthington Whittredge (1820-1910) |
Songs
of the Suffering Servant. In the third song, we learn of the abuse and
derision the Servant endured at the hands of his enemies.
Isaiah 50:4-11: The Lord GOD has given me a
well-trained tongue, that I might know how to answer the weary a word that will
waken them. Morning after morning he wakens my ear to hear as disciples do; The
Lord GOD opened my ear; I did not refuse, did not turn away. I gave my back to those who beat me, my
cheeks to those who tore out my beard; My face I did not hide from insults and
spitting. The Lord GOD is my help, therefore I am not
disgraced; Therefore I have set my face like flint, knowing that I shall not be
put to shame. He who declares my innocence is near. Who
will oppose me? Let us appear together. Who will dispute my right? Let them
confront me. See, the Lord GOD is my help; who will
declare me guilty? See, they will all wear out like a garment, consumed by
moths. Who among you fears the LORD, heeds his servant’s voice? Whoever walk
in darkness, without any light, Yet trust in the name of the LORD and rely upon their God! All you who kindle flames and set
flares alight, walk by the light of your own fire and by the flares you have
burnt! This is your fate from my hand: you shall lie down in a place of
torment.
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