14 Who knows? He may turn and relent and leave a blessing behind Him— grain and drink offerings for the LORD your God. 15 Blow the ram’s horn in Zion, consecrate a fast, proclaim a sacred assembly. 16 Gather the people, sanctify the congregation, assemble the aged, gather the children, even those nursing at the breast. Let the bridegroom leave his room, and the bride her chamber.
Joel 2:14–16
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