See, I go forward, but he is not there; and back, but I do not see him;
I am looking for him on the left hand, but there is no sign of him; and turning to the right, I am not able to see him.
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How much less when you say that you do not see him; that the cause is before him, and you are waiting for him.
See, he goes past me and I see him not: he goes on before, but I have no knowledge of him.
Why do you keep far away, O Lord? why are you not to be seen in times of trouble?
I am shut in by you on every side, and you have put your hand on me.
Truly, you have a secret God, the God of Israel is a Saviour!
Who only has life for ever, living in light to which no man may come near; whom no man has seen or is able to see: to whom be honour and power for ever. So be it.