“And how is it declared? "In the nations gathering together in one, and the kingdoms, that they may serve the Lord" [Psalm 102:22]. How is this accomplished, unless by the blood of the slain? How accomplished, but by the groans of the fettered? Those therefore who were in tribulation and humility have been heard; that…”
Augustine of Hippo, 5th c. — Exposition on Psalm 102
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22When the people are gathered together, and the kingdoms, to serve the LORD.
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20To hear the groaning of the prisoner; to loose those that are appointed to death;
21To declare the name of the LORD in Zion, and his praise in Jerusalem;
— Psalms 102:22 —
23He weakened my strength in the way; he shortened my days.
24I said, O my God, take me not away in the midst of my days: thy years are throughout all generations.