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 my mouth and panted; for I longed for thy commandments.
Psalm 143:6
I stretched forth my hands unto thee; my soul thirsted after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.
The shadow
Jeremiah 6:4
Prepare ye war against her; arise, and let us go up towards the south. Woe unto us! for the day goes away, for the shadows of the evening are stretched out.