“I remain alone because of God's absence. This could have been said by the saints, who made the condition of sinners their own; or by the synagogue of the Jews, when because of its arrogance toward Christ it was said to it, "See, your house will be left desolate"; or by the city, because of the desolation of the inhabi…”
Olympiodorus of Alexandria, 6th c. — FRAGMENTS ON BARUCH 4:19
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19Go your way, O my children, go your way: for I am left desolate.
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17But what can I help you?
18For he that brought these plagues upon you will deliver you from the hands of your enemies.
— Baruch 4:19 —
20I have put off the clothing of peace, and put upon me the sackcloth of my prayer: I will cry unto the Everlasting in my days.
21Be of good cheer, O my children, cry unto the Lord, and he will deliver you from the power and hand of the enemies.