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.