_Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign._ A MONARCH OF RARE VIRTUE, AND A GOD OF RETRIBUTIVE JUSTICE I. A monarch of rare virtue. Josiah was eight years old when he began to reign.” In this monarch we discover four distinguished merits. 1. Religiousness of action. “He did that which wa... [ Continue Reading ]
_And he did that which was right in the sight of the Lord._ JOSIAH AN EXAMPLE FOR YOUNG MEN Of the young king, whose piety is thus described, it is also said in another place (2 Kings 23:25), “And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the Lord with all his heart, and with all... [ Continue Reading ]
_I have found the book of the law in the house of the Lord._ THE FINDING OF THE BOOK Following two of the most notoriously wicked rulers, Josiah, the boy king of Judah, was a remarkable instance of independence of character and the differentiating influence of the grace of God. His individuality m... [ Continue Reading ]
_Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the Lord._ THE TENDER HEART I. The circumstances in which such a character may be placed and tried. 1. It may often have to contend with great difficulties. Observe the illustration of this in the history before us. 2. It may... [ Continue Reading ]