46. How long, Lord? The appeal is to Jehovah,
and the argument is the length of the affliction endured. Chastisement with a
rod is not a lengthened matter; therefore he appeals to God to cut short the
time of tribulation. Wilt thou hide thyself forever? Hast thou not
promised to appear for thy servant—wilt thou then forever forsake him? Shall thy wrath burn like fire? Wilt thou burn up the throne which thou hast
sworn to perpetuate? Thus would we intreat the Lord to remember the cause of
Christ in these days. Will truth die out, and saints exist no more? Surely he
must interpose soon, for, if he do not, true religion will be utterly consumed,
as it were, with fire.
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