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This is a short and pathetic lamentation over the languishing state of. the Church, and the decrease of the faithful. The sacred writer, however, takes comfort in the assurance, that God will preserve a seed in the heart.
To the chief Musician upon Sheminith. A Psalm of David.
The prayer begins beautifully. When faithful men are minished, to whom shall souls zealous for God's glory look, but to a faithful God? The Lord hath so commanded; and he that bids to pray, is then coming forth in mercy to answer. Isaiah 62:6-7. Reader, if there was more concern for Zion's interest than there is, it would be well for the Church. It is much to be feared, that when the waters of the sanctuary are low, the people are not wrestling as they ought with the Lord in prayer.