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I. THE EXHIBITION OF CHARACTER WHICH IT GIVES US. Here we perceive —

1. The Saviour's deep interest in the state of man.

2. The Saviour's compassion to the chief of sinners.

II. The sentiments it conveys.

1. That there are things belonging to a man's peace which it becomes him to know.

2. That there is a day in which a man might know these things.

3. That if this day be wasted these things will be hidden from him.

(Essex Remembrancer)

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KJV: And when he was come near, he beheld the city, and wept over it,

WEB: When he drew near, he saw the city and wept over it,