Gradual of Saint Stephen

Psalm 118:23, 86; 6:5

Princes met and talked against me, and the wicked persecuted me wrongfully. V. Help me, O Lord my God: rescue me because of Your kindness. Alleluia, alleluia.

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Psalm 118

Verse 23. Princes. Thus Daniel, (vi. 5.) was treated. C. — All who would live godly in Christ Jesus, shall suffer persecution. 2 Tim. iii. 12. H. — The servant of God will adhere to his duty, though his adversaries may be very powerful. W.

Verse 86. Help me. He does not pray to be exempted from trials, but that he may have grace to gain the victory. S. Hil.

Psalm 6

Verse 5. Turn. God never abandons us first. Jer. ii. 27. Bert. — We drive him away by sin. S. Athan. — Sake. I cannot take one step without thee. C. — Treat me not as my sins deserve; but mercifully restore me to favour. W.

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