Psalms 106:9-22

I include all these verses within one reading, though the Reader will recollect that they refer to several very interesting transactions at different periods in the church's history. But it would swell this work to an unsuitable magnitude, to enlarge on each. I rather refer to the Bible itself: Exodus 15:1; Numbers 11:1; Numbers 16:1; Exodus 32:1. But, Reader, while we see and lament the degeneracy of Israel, let us put the solemn question of the Apostle home to our own hearts, and see what answer conscience will give: What then (saith Paul) are we better than they? No, in no wise; for we have before proved, both Jews and Gentiles, that they are all under sin. Reader! this is the way to make the reading of the word of God profitable, when, under the Spirit's teaching, we are all brought to this conclusion, that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world become guilty before God! Romans 3:9.