Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the terrible God, who keepest covenant and mercy, let not all the trouble seem little before thee, that hath come upon us, on our kings, on our princes, and on our priests, and on our prophets, and on our fathers, and on all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria unto this day.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Here begins the prayer proper.

Kings of Assyria.The rod of God’s anger (Isaiah 10:5). Pul, Tiglath-…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Now therefore, our God, the great, the mighty, and the
terrible God, who keep covenant and mercy

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

The summary of their prayers we have here on record. Much more, no doubt, was said. Whatever ability we have to do anything in the way of duty, we …

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