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    Psalms of Lament
    Psalms of Lament
    Psalms of Lament
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    Psalms of Lament

    By Ann Weems

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    Here beloved poet Ann Weems offers a poignant rendering of her own personal psalms of lament. She draws from the rich heritage of Scripture to give voice to the grief and anguish she has felt. Her words will deeply move anyone who has mourned.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherWestminster John Knox Press
    Release dateFeb 1, 1999
    ISBN9781611644487
    Psalms of Lament
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    Ann Weems

    Ann Weems is a Presbyterian elder, a lecturer, and a popular poet. She is the author of Family Faith Stories, Reaching for Rainbows, Searching for Shalom, Kneeling in Bethlehem, Kneeling in Jerusalem, Psalms of Lament, and Putting the Amazing Back in Grace, all available from WJK.

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