Our text is a messianic text. It ultimately refers to Christ's return. Here is a record of the cry of the believing remnant of Jews which will find themselves under the heel of antichrist at the close of this age. But these words, and many like them, have been the substance of the cries of God's people for revival throughout the ages. Christ's return is the ultimate revival. The circumstances which necessitate such a prayer as this are set forth in this portion. Look at 50:1. The former times of married bliss have ended because of the unfaithfulness of Israel. Herein lies the cause of the spiritual deterioration which requires revival to remedy it. God's people have been wayward. That means me and you. We continue where we left off last week. Creeping disobedience is the beginning of the tragedy. Judges 2:10. The generation that raised unbelieving children was to blame for the departure! Their sin consisted of 'not knowing' the Lord. Knowing God is the essence of true religion. To "know not" is to be lost, 1 Thess 4:5, 2 Thess 1:8. We have five senses -- all of them are employed in metaphors about "knowing" the Lord. 1. Knowing by hearing. John 10:4. Here is our awakening. 2. Knowing by seeing. Gal 3:1; Hebs 11:13. Eyes are opened. 3. Knowing by smell. Psalm 45:8; Gen 27:27. 4. Knowing by touch. Luke 8:45-46. Strengthening contact. 3. Knowing by tasting. Psalm 34:8, 119:103; Song/Solomon 2:3. This speaks of experimental knowledge, Jer 24:7.