Psalm 80
This is another Psalm of Asaph - this is to the tune of "The Lillies of the Covenant"
Following on I think in theme from Psalm 79 where God is angry with Israel, this Psalm is looking back into the history of Israel.
God is described as the Shepherd of Israel.
However God has allowed Israel to be invaded by enemies and the flock of God has been scattered.
The Psalm ends with
Return to us, God Almighty!
Look down from heaven and see!
Watch over this vine, the root your right hand has planted, the son you have raised for yourself.
Your vine is cut down, it is burned with fire;
Revive us and we will call on your name. Restore us LORD God Almighty;
Make your face shine on us, that we may be saved.
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