1 Maccabees
In Judah rose a faithful band
The Maccabees took up the stand
They fought for law & sacred ways
Defending God through nights & days
Mattathias led with zeal & heart
Refusing idols set apart
His sons then carried on the fight
For freedom, truth & holy right
They struck the foes with courage strong
Though many battles stretched so long
They cleansed the temple desecrated
Restored the altar dedicated
Judah led with lion’s might
He turned the darkness into light
The people danced, they praised the Lord
For He had guided sword & sword
The story shows through trials deep
Faith holds firm though dangers creep
God’s chosen can endure the strife
& keep His law in holy life
2 Maccabees
Many years the faithful prayed
While tyrants rose, their hearts betrayed
God heard the cries of those oppressed
& gave His chosen peace & rest
Eleazar died with courage bright
Refusing food that broke God’s right
The martyrs stood though death was near
Their faith unwavering, God was near
The temple purified once more
The sacred flame began to soar
Prayers were said for sin & grace
God’s mercy shown to every place
Through visions, angels, wonders grand
The faithful knew the Lord’s strong hand
Though trials came with heavy cost
The righteous proved their faith was not lost
Thus Maccabees both first & second
Show courage, prayer, & hearts that beckoned
Through suffering, war & test of might
God’s law upheld through day & night
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