Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

And in thy presence

Bible References

If, when evil

2 Chronicles 6:28
If there should be famine in the land, or if there should be pestilence, if there should be blasting, or mildew, locusts, or caterpillars; if their enemies besiege them in the cities of their land; whatever affliction or sickness there may be;
1 Kings 8:33
When thy people Israel are smitten down before the enemy because they have sinned against thee and shall turn again to thee and confess thy name and pray and make supplication with humility unto thee in this house,

And in thy presence

Matthew 18:20
For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.

Thy name

2 Chronicles 6:20
that thine eyes may be open upon this house day and night, upon the place of which thou hast said, My name shall be there, to hearken unto the prayer which thy slave prays in this place.
Exodus 20:24
An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me and shalt sacrifice thereon thy burnt offerings and thy peace offerings, thy sheep and thine oxen; in whatever place where I cause my name to be remembered, I will come unto thee, and I will bless thee.
Exodus 23:21
Keep thyself before him and hear his voice, grieve him not; for he will not pardon your rebellion, for my name is in him.