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 chance dearth in the land, pestilence, burning or smiting of corn, grasshoppers or caterpillars, or that their enemies besiege them in the cities of their own land, or whatsoever plague or sickness it be.
1 Kings 8:33
When thy people Israel be put to the worse before their enemies, because they have sinned against thee, and afterward turn again to thee and praise thy name, and pray and make supplication 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 be open over this house day and night, and over the place of which thou hast said that thou wouldest put thy name there: to hearken unto the prayer which thy servant prayeth at this place:
Exodus 20:24
An altar of earth thou shalt make unto me and thereon offer thy burnt offerings and thy peace offerings, and thy sheep and thine oxen. And in all places where I shall put the remembrance of my name, thither I will come unto thee and bless thee.
Exodus 23:21
Beware of him and hear his voice and anger him not: for he will not spare your misdeeds, yea and my name is in him.