_The Lord reigneth; let the earth rejoice._ THE REIGN OF GOD OVER THE WORLD I. The reign of God over the world (Psalms 97:1). 1. His laws are righteous. 2. His purpose is benevolent. II. The providential procedure of God in the world. 1. If is inscrutable. “Clouds and darkness.” 2. It is righ... [ Continue Reading ]
_Clouds and darkness are round about Him; righteousness and judgment are the habitation of His throne._ THE PROVIDENCE OF GOD I. Its mystery. Infinite plans require an infinite mind to comprehend them. Before you can justifiably impugn the ways of God, you must be able to understand the majestic m... [ Continue Reading ]
_Zion heard, and was glad; and the daughters of Judah rejoiced because of Thy judgments, O Lord._ THE JUDGMENTS OF GOD ARE A PROPER CAUSE OF GLADNESS AND REJOICING TO HIS PEOPLE I. The Church is glad, and rejoices in the judgments of God, because it is itself redeemed with judgment. 1. By judgmen... [ Continue Reading ]
_Ye that love the Lord, hate evil._ THE PRIVILEGES AND DUTIES OF THE LORD’S PEOPLE I. The character of the persons addressed. “Ye that love the Lord.” This love is-- 1. The consequence of God’s love to the soul (Jeremiah 31:3). 2. Genuine, or pure (Romans 12:9). 3. In its power unconquerable (S... [ Continue Reading ]
_Light is sown for the righteous._ SEED FROM GOD’S STOREHOUSE I. The seen, “light.” 1. The preciousness of this figure is seen as we reflect upon (1) The quality of the seed, “light.” “Whatsoever doth make manifest is light.” That which dispels mists and shadows, and reveals realities, is the se... [ Continue Reading ]
_Rejoice in the Lord, ye righteous._ THE NATURE OF RELIGIOUS JOY I. What is meant by our rejoicing in the lord. 1. It signifies that cordial pleasure, which the serious and devout mind takes in the meditation of God’s existence, perfection, and providence. 2. It signifies our receiving a very gr... [ Continue Reading ]