10. Before them the earth shakes,the heavens tremble,the sun and moon are darkened,and the stars no longer shine.
11. The Lord thundersat the head of his army;his forces are beyond number,and mighty is the army that obeys his command.The day of the Lord is great;it is dreadful.Who can endure it?
12. ‘Even now,’ declares the Lord,‘return to me with all your heart,with fasting and weeping and mourning.’
13. Rend your heartand not your garments.Return to the Lord your God,for he is gracious and compassionate,slow to anger and abounding in love,and he relents from sending calamity.
14. Who knows? He may turn and relentand leave behind a blessing –grain offerings and drink offeringsfor the Lord your God.
15. Blow the trumpet in Zion,declare a holy fast,call a sacred assembly.
16. Gather the people,consecrate the assembly;bring together the elders,gather the children,those nursing at the breast.Let the bridegroom leave his roomand the bride her chamber.