"Now therefore, our God, the great and mighty and terrible God, who keepest covenant and steadfast love, let not all the hardship seem little to thee that has come upon us, upon our kings, our princes, our priests, our prophets, our fathers, and all thy people, since the time of the kings of Assyria until 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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