The Call of Jeremiah

So the word of Yahweh was addressed to me, saying,

"Before I formed you in the womb I knew you:

Before you came to birth I consecrated you:

I have appointed you as prophet to the nations

I said, " Ah Lord Yahweh; look, I do not know how to speak:

I am a child ! "

But Yahweh replied, " Do not say, "I am a child".

Go now to those whom I send you and

say whatever I command you.

Do not be afraid of them,

For I am with you to protect you -

it is Yahweh who speaks!"