F.B. Meyer emphasizes that the Lord stirred up the spirit of Cyrus to fulfill the prophecy of the return of the Jewish captives from Babylon, as foretold by Jeremiah and Isaiah. He highlights the importance of prayer, as exemplified by Daniel, in influencing leaders and initiating divine movements. Meyer notes that while God can stir hearts, obedience is essential, and sadly, only a few of the Jewish captives responded to the call to return. He encourages believers to rise up and act whenever they feel a divine stirring in their lives. Ultimately, the sermon calls for faith and responsiveness to God's leading.

John Nelson Darby reflects on his recent visit to England, expressing a deep sense of God's presence and the importance of brotherly love among believers. He notes the urgent need for a strong testimony in England amidst rising nationalism and Puseyism, emphasizing the lack of moral principles and faith to combat the prevailing evils. Darby encourages his brethren to work diligently while they still have the opportunity, as he feels a calling to return to England to support the church before religious liberties diminish. He finds joy in the anticipation of Christ's return, urging his sisters in Lausanne to remain steadfast in faith and good works. Despite the challenges, he reassures them of God's protection and grace.