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Barnes' Notes on Lamentations 3:22

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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Verses 22-42 are the center of the present poem, as it also holds the central place in the whole series of the Lamentations. In them the riches of God’s grace and mercy are set forth in the brightest colors, but no sooner are they ended than the prophet resumes the language of woe. That we - He is speaking as the representative of all sufferers. return to 'Top of Page'
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