23. O love the Lord, all yehis saints. A most affecting exhortation, showing
clearly the deep love of the writer to his God: there is the more beauty in the
expression, because it reveals love towards a smiting God, love which many
waters could not quench. To bless him who gives is easy, but to cling to him
who takes away is a work of grace. For the Lordpreserveth the faithful. They have to bide their time, but the recompense
comes at last, and meanwhile all the cruel malice of their enemies cannot
destroy them. And plentifully rewardeth the proud doer. This also is
cause for gratitude: pride is so detestable that he who metes out to it its
righteous due deserves the love of all holy minds.
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