Introit of Fourth Last Sunday After Pentecost
The text of the Introit
The Lord saith: I think thoughts of peace, and not of affliction: you shall call upon Me, and I will hear you; and I will bring back your captivity from all places. Ps.Lord, Thou hast blessed Thy land: Thou hast turned away the captivity of Jacob.℣. Glory be to the Father.
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Verse 1. David. He might compose this psalm under any affliction, though prayer is always necessary (Bert.) for any person. W. --- Others apply it to Ezechias, (Theodoret) the captives, or the Church. C. --- Jesus Christ prays during his passion, and foretells his resurrection, and the vocation of the Gentiles. S. Aug. --- Needy. Heb. “mild or afflicted.” Humility is requisite to pray well, as those who think themselves rich, ask not with fervour. C. --- God “inclines his ear if thou dost not lift up thy neck.” S. Aug.