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Lamentations 1:13

From above has he sent fire into my bones, and it prevails against them: he has spread a net for my feet, he has turned me back: he has made me desolate and faint all the day.

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AD 1480

Mem- ‘from them’, by the gifts of the Holy Ghost, namely, she is chastised; it signifies the burning of the temple and the royal houses and the seizure and desolation of the whole city and of the fleeing from above- by supreme judgement. sent fire- the Spirit; And there appeared to them parted tongues, as it were of fire. my bones- the stronger. chastised- thus spread a net- of doctrine for my feet- into my pleasures. turned me back- from vices to virtues, from infidelity to faith; that I may hear the word of one admonishing behind the back. made me desolate- (deprived) of earthly comfort. all the day long- all the time. wasted with sorrow- sorrow for the present life and longing for the future, whence: My tears have been my bread day and night

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