“Here is indicated arguments to wipe out despair. First, by divine mercy, second, by divine justice. Third, by divine power. To the exclusion of despair by divine mercy, two further ideas are exposed. First, is shown mercy regarding a collection of benefits, second regarding a relaxation of punishments. Referring to di…”
Thomas Aquinas, 13th c. — Commentary on Lamentations
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19Remembering mine affliction and my misery, the wormwood and the gall.
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17And thou hast removed my soul far off from peace: I forgat prosperity.
18And I said, My strength and my hope is perished from the LORD:
— Lamentations 3:19 —
20My soul hath them still in remembrance, and is humbled in me.
21This I recall to my mind, therefore have I hope.