Lux Domini
Therefore the prudent shall keep silence in that time; for it is an evil time.

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Interpretation

The same almighty power can, for repenting sinners, easily turn affliction and sorrow into prosperity and joy, and as easily turn the prosperity of daring sinners into utter darkness. Evil times will not bear plain dealing; that is, evil men will not.

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This thought runs through Amos 5:11-13.