For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
“For a brief moment I forsook you, but with great compassion I will bring you back.
In a small moment I have forsaken thee, And in great mercies I do gather thee,
For a small moment have I forsaken thee; but with great mercies will I gather thee.
Isaiah — Hebrew Scriptures (Old Testament).
1. Shout. After having spoken of the death of Christ, he passes on with good reason to the Church; that we may feel mere deeply in ourselves what is the value and efficacy of his death. We cannot behold it in Christ, if he be viewed by himself; and therefore…