He is a meek king; he will admit mourners into his presence, a king of poor and afflicted persons.

-Richard Sibbes, The Bruised Reed

In Esther, Mordecai mourned outside the palace gates because those in sackcloth and ashes were not allowed to come into the presence of the king. Not so with King Jesus. Come with tears, come with mourning clothes, and you will not be turned away.

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