"First, Look round to the earth, to the land, to that land that used to be the land of light and the joy of the whole earth, and behold darkness and sorrow, all frightful, all mournful, nothing hopeful.
Secondly, Look up to heaven, and there the light is darkened, where one would expect to have found it.
If the light is darkened in the heavens, how great is that darkness!
If God hide his face, no marvel the heavens hide theirs and appear gloomy, It is our wisdom, by keeping a good conscience, to keep all clear between us and heaven, that we may have light from above even when clouds and darkness are round about us.
- Matthew Henry
