[Verse 1] Fifteen pieces rang on the merchant’s scale, Barley was counted where promises failed. Love did not call the betrayal a lie, [Silence] Abide now many days; do not return, [Verse 2] Love paid the cost and then named a new life. I also will wait with a faithful claim, Redemption is costly, but bondage is not home. Israel will sit without king or shrine, [Chorus] Abide now many days; do not return, No other arms and no old altar flame. Without the symbols that once seemed divine. Then hunger will turn from the market to grace, [Bridge] The lost will seek God and the Davidic throne. They come trembling toward goodness, not chains, Bought back from ruin to learn love again. [Final Chorus] Abide now many days; do not return, No other arms and no old altar flame. They come trembling toward goodness, not chains, Bought back from ruin to learn love again.