Lux Domini
Ye who turn judgment to wormwood, and leave off righteousness in the earth,

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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 5:7-10.