_O give thanks unto the Lord, for He is good._ THE ETERNITY OR GOD’S GOODNESS This is a reason for praising Him-- I. In the material universe (Psalms 136:1). When the grandeur of nature overawes you, when its terrific phenomena, thunders, earthquakes, volcanoes seem to overwhelm you, still praise... [ Continue Reading ]
_To Him who alone doeth great wonders._ GOD THE WONDER-WORKER Altering a little the language of Coleridge, I would say, “All true science begins with wonder, and ends with wonder, and the space between is filled up with admiration. If we turn to Providence, the history of the nations, the history... [ Continue Reading ]
_To Him which smote great kings._ MERCY IN THE DESTRUCTION OF TYRANTS I. The mercy of God recognized in the destruction of tyrants. 1. It appears in their own destruction. (1) If there be no future state it puts an end to their miseries. (2) If there be, as we believe there is, a state of futur... [ Continue Reading ]
_Who remembered us in our low estate._ RAISED FROM LOW ESTATE I. By apostasy from God we are reduced to a condition of great degradation. 1. By sinning we have lost all moral excellence. 2. All sources of supply are forfeited. II. God remembered us in this our low estate. 1. He devised a way o... [ Continue Reading ]