To bring — To convert the apostate Israelites to God. Not gathered — Not brought home to God by my ministry. Yet — God will not despise me for the unsuccessfulness of my labours, but will honour and glorify me. My strength — To support and strengthen me under this and all other discouragements.
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Isaiah 49:5
5 And now, saith the LORD that formed me from the womb to be his servant, to bring Jacob again to him, Though Israel be not gathered, yet shall I be glorious in the eyes of the LORD, and my God shall be my strength.