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I was very sore afraid - A Persian subject was expected to be perfectly content so long as he had the happiness of being with his k…

Nehemiah’s appeal to the king.

Wherefore the king said unto me, Why is thy countenance sad, seeing thou art not sick? this is nothing else but sorrow of heart.

Wherefore the king said unto me, why is your countenance sad,
seeing you are not sick ?

Our prayers must be supported by serious efforts; otherwise, we mock God. We are not limited to specific times for our addresses to the King of Kin…
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Albert Barnes
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