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Praying the Psalms with Augustine and Friends

moment; surely their deliverance is a striking proof of the grace of God, which shines more brightly in proportion to how few make their escape. Therefore, if a great number die, this circumstance should not diminish the praises of God. The prophet condemns all those who are ungrateful, those who after they have been saved, very soon lose sight of the deliverance provided for them. To strengthen the charge, he brings forward their sighs and cries, as a testimony against them. For when they are in distress, they confess earnestly that God is their deliverer. How does it happen that this confession disappears when they are enjoying peace and quiet? We will never be able to arrive at a calm state of mind until we are taught to rest with complete confidence in the providence of God.