Matthew Poole and continuators on Habakkuk 3:19

19 The Lord GOD is my strength , and he will make my feet like hinds feet , and he will make me to walk upon mine high places . To the chief singer on my stringed instruments.

The Prophet had in his own, and in the name of all the Godly, made a full profession of his Faith, and resolution to behave himself with joy in midst of troubles, ver. 17.18. now he gives us account on what ground he speaks so, 'tis not in his own strength, he can do it, but it is because the Lord God is his strength.

That I may escape to God my refuge, to that safe Mountain of Salvation, that I may at last [illegible: 1 letter]ly from Babylon to Iudea, to Ierusalem.

To my Native Country, to my Beloved City, and thy more Beloved Temple which were built like high places to that Munition of Rocks, &c. Deut. 32. 13. Isa. 33.16. My God will return my Captivity, and when I am set at Liberty as I shall be by Cyrus, my God will be my strength, that as a hind let loose, I may hasten to the Mountains of Israel.

Let this be kept on record for publick use, this be pattern for others as well as 'tis declaration of my Faith, Hope, Desire, and Prayer.

Marginal references: 2 Sam. 22.24. Psal. 18.33.; Heb. [illegible: 1 word]