_God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause His face to shine
upon us._
ILLUMINING THE LIFE
Let us mark the two extremes of the psalm. It begins with “God be
merciful unto us,” and it ends with “Then shall the earth yield
her increase.” There is some mysterious but very real connection
betwee... [ Continue Reading ]
_Then shall the earth yield her increase._
THE INFLUENCE OF CHRISTIANITY ON THE TEMPORAL FUTURE OF MANKIND
The universal knowledge and service of God are connected with more
abundant material prosperity. The earth is to yield her increase; the
grapes are to hang in heavier clusters; the oil is to f... [ Continue Reading ]