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Isaiah 38:4

The Pulpit Commentary on Isaiah 38:4

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public domain

Then came the word of the Lord to Isaiah, saying. The author of Kings describes graphically how Isaiah, after delivering his message, had gone out, but had not reached the middle court of the palace, when his footsteps were arrested, and the Divine voice bade him "turn again and relieve Hezekiah's fears by a fresh announcement" ().

So swiftly does God answer "the prayer of faith."

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