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 stretch forth my hands to thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.

The shadow

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