A reading from the first book of Kings.

Arriving in Horeb, the mountain of God, Elijah came to a cave and took shelter in it.  But the word of Our God came forth, saying, “What are you doing here, Elijah?”  Then Elijah was told,

“Go out and stand on the mountain before Our God, for Our God will be passing by.”  There came a mighty wind, so strong it tore the mountains and shattered the rocks before Our God.

But Our God was not in the wind.  After the wind came an earthquake.  But Our God was not in the earthquake.  After the earthquake came a fire.  But Our God was not in the fire.  And after

the fire there came a voice in a gentle whisper.  Hearing this, Elijah covered his face with his cloak and went out and stood at the entrance of the cave.  A voice said, “Elijah, what are you doing here?”

The Word of God recorded in the first book of Kings.

R: Adonai, justice will march before You.

I will hear what You, O God, have to say,

a voice that speaks of peace.

Your help is near for those who fear You

and Your glory will dwell in our land.

R: Adonai, justice will march before You.

Mercy and faithfulness have met;

justice and peace have embraced.

Faithfulness will spring from the earth

and justice looks down from heaven.

R: Adonai, justice will march before You.

Adonai, You will make us prosper

and our earth will yield its fruit.

Justice will march before You

and peace will follow Your steps.

R: Adonai, justice will march before You.