“But now for a brief moment, favour has been shown by the Lord our God, who has left us a remnant, and given us a stake in his holy place, in order that he may brighten our eyes and grant us a little sustenance in our slavery.”

“I make a decree, that in all my royal dominion people should tremble and fear before the God of Daniel”

“My eyes will flow without ceasing, without respite, until the Lord from heaven looks down and sees…

Remember, O Lord, what has befallen us; look, and see our disgrace!”