DISCOURSE: 618
EXCELLENCE OF CHRIST’S GOVERNMENT
Psalms 72:6. _He shall come down like rain upon the mown grass; as
showers that water the earth. In his days shall the righteous
flourish, and abundance of peace so long as the moon endureth. He
shall hate dominion also from sea to sea, and from the... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 619
CHRIST’S GOVERNMENT OF HIS CHURCH
Psalms 72:12. _He shall deliver the needy, when he crieth; the poor
also, and him that hath no helper. He shall spare the poor and needy,
and shall save the souls of the needy. He shall redeem their soul from
deceit and violence: and precious shall t... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 620
THE SUCCESS OF THE GOSPEL
Psalms 72:16. _There shall be an handful of corn in the earth upon the
top of the mountains; the fruit thereof shall shake like Lebanon: and
they of the city shall flourish like grass of the earth._
IN many parts of Scripture the typical sense is more manife... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 621
THE PERPETUITY AND EXCELLENCY OF CHRIST’S KINGDOM
Psalms 72:17. _His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be
continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all
nations shall call him blessed._
NONE of the Prophets, except Isaiah, have written so copiously and so... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 622
PRAISE TO GOD FOR REDEMPTION
Psalms 72:18. _Blessed be the Lord God, the God of Israel, who only
doeth wondrous things: and blessed be His glorious name for ever: and
let the whole earth be filled with his glory. Amen and Amen._
RELIGION, as experienced by the generality, is selfish... [ Continue Reading ]