Treasury of Scripture Knowledge

Summary

As a servant earnestly desireth the shadow, and as an hireling looketh for the reward of his work:

Earnestly desireth

The shadow

Bible References

Earnestly desireth

Psalm 119:131
I opened wide my mouth, and panted; For I longed for thy commandments.
Psalm 143:6
I spread forth my hands unto thee: My soul thirsteth after thee, as a weary land. Selah

The shadow

Jeremiah 6:4
Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up at noon. Woe unto us! for the day declineth, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.

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