For the word of God is quick, and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the dividing asunder of soul and spirit, and of the joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.

... thus saith the LORD that created thee, O Jacob, and he that formed thee, O Israel, Fear not: for I have redeemed thee, I have called thee by thy name; ... Since thou wast precious in my sight, thou hast been honourable, and I have loved thee: ...

... thus saith the Lord God; Behold, I, even I, will both search my sheep, and

seek them out. As a shepherd seeketh out his flock in the day that he is among

his sheep that are scattered; so will I seek out my sheep, and will deliver them

Let Israel hope in the LORD: for with the LORD there is mercy, and with him is plenteous redemption.
… mine eyes have seen thy salvation, … A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handiwork. … Out of Zion, the perfection of beauty, God hath shined … Offer unto God thanksgiving; and pay thy vows unto the most High:

And God said, Let there be light: and there was light … O send out thy light and thy truth: let them lead me; let them bring me unto thy holy hill, ...