The next is "Instructed, of Asaph." The psalm is thus occupied with the external enemies, though the inner oppressor is also noticed, in remarkable contrast with the more spiritual dealing of God with the soul set out in the psalm before it which introduces the book. Outwardly things look at their worst, ravage unchecked, desolation of the sanctuary, roaring in the assemblies, man's sign the only sign apparent everywhere, and no voice even from God, not a prophet, nor one knowing "how long." Yet faith owns God "my King" from of old, and the mighty deliverances, and pleads at length, "Remember this: an enemy hath approached, O Jehovah," rising up to the covenant name, is the poor remnant were His turtle-dove.