"Alone" and a "city" are opposites to each other. Thus, the "city that sits alone" refers to an expression of divine unity within the multitude of creation. "When is Hashem great? When he is in the city of Elokenu". The name of Hashem representing unity and Elokim expressing divine division.

First Ohr Hatorah Eicha 

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