Lux Domini
If, when evil cometh upon us, as the sword, judgment, or pestilence, or famine, we stand before this house, and in thy presence, (for thy name is in this house,) and cry unto thee in our affliction, then thou wilt hear and help.

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Interpretation

In all dangers, public or personal, our first business should be to seek help from God. Hence the advantage of days for national fasting and prayer.

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This thought runs through 2 Chronicles 20:7-11.