0587. 574. Nehemiah’s Weeping

574. Nehemiah’s Weeping

“I Sat Down and Wept” Eph_1:4

The condition of things so burdened Nehemiah that he “sat down and wept,” and more than that, he “mourned and fasted and prayed,” and he did all “before the God of Heaven.” Christ did the same when He saw the city in its sins and sorrow—Luk_19:41. Recall—

1. The tears of Abraham’s sorrow—Gen_23:2.

2. The tears of Josiah’s repentance—2Ch_34:27.

3. The tears of the sinner’s love—Luk_7:38.

4. Joseph’s tears of sympathy—Gen_45:2.

5. Israel’s tears of complaint—Num_11:4.

6. Peter’s tears of regret—Luk_22:62.

7. Jesus’ tears of compassion—Joh_11:35.

By: DR. F. E. MARSH