Matthew Poole and continuators on Joel 1:20

20 The beasts of the field cry also unto thee : for the rivers of waters are dryed up , and the fire hath devoured the pastures of the wilderness .

Vid. verse 18. let x.

The wilder sort, that rove about many miles seeking their livelyhood, find no sustenance, they look up to God, and cry to him, these creatures that can better shift for themselves, yet can make no good shift; they utter their complaints in their sad tones, they have a voice to cry, as well as an eye to look to God.

Who only canst open thy hand, and fill them, learn ye brutish among men, look and cry to God; And again, have pity O God, many of thy sinless creatures perish without relief, hear them, though thou shouldst not hear men.

Most extream and tedious drought, which hath dryed up the Rivers themselves, there is no drink for the Cattle, they must perish without help, unless thou O God send a plentiful and fruitful rain.

Vid. this explain'd above verse 19. let. c. d. e.

Marginal references: Psal. 104.2[illegible: 1 letter] ▪