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What the Fathers say

Isaiah 33:2

Western Saints

Jerome

Lord, have mercy on us: for we have waited for you: be our strength in the morning, and our salvation in time of trouble. At the voice of the Angel, the people fled; at your exaltation the nations were scattered. And your spoil will be gathered, as the locust is gathered, as when the ditches are full of it. The Lord is magnified, for he dwells on high: he has filled Zion with judgment and justice. …

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Thomas Aquinas

717. Second, in the person of the people, he asks for confirmation of the threat from God: O Lord, have mercy on us: glorify your hand and extend your arm (Sir 36:7); give us, O Lord, help from trouble (Ps 59:13[60:11]).

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