it is written in the law] Levit. 26. 14, &c. Deuteronomy 28:15. Lamentations 2:17. made we not our prayer before the LORD] Heb. intreated we not the face of the LORD. understand thy truth] Endeavouring for true repentance according to thy Word, by means whereof we might have been partakers of the fruit of thy holy promises.