3. Turn us again, O God. It is not so much said, “turn our captivity,” but
turn us. All will come right if we are right. When the Lord turns his
people he will soon turn their condition. It needs the Lord himself to do this,
for conversion is as divine a work as creation; and those who have been once
turned unto God, if they at any time backslide, as much need the Lord to turn
them again as to turn them at the first. The word may be read, “restore us.” And cause thy face to shine. Be favorable to us; smile upon us. This was the high priest’s
blessing upon Israel: what the Lord has already given us by our High Priest and
Mediator we may right confidently ask of him. And we shall be saved. All
that is wanted for salvation is the Lord’s favor. No matter how fierce the foe,
or dire the captivity, the shining face of God ensures both victory and
liberty. This verse is a very useful prayer, since we too often turn aside.
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