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 I shall pant: for I longed for thy commands.
Psalm 143:6
I spread out my hands to thee: my soul as a weary land for thee. Silence.
The shadow
Jeremiah 6:4
Consecrate ye war against her; arise, and we will go up at noon. Wo to us! for the day turned away, for the shadows of the evening will stretch forth.