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The Lightning of the Sea Job_41:32 : ’93He maketh a path to shine after him.’94 If for the next thousand years ministers of religion should preach from this Bible there will yet be texts unexpounded and unexplained and unappreciated. What little has been said concerning this chapter in Job from which my text is taken, … Continue reading “178. The Lightning of the Sea”

Psalm Autor: T. De Witt Talmage

Parentage of the Shower Job_38:28 : ’93Hath the rain a father?’94 This book of Job has been the subject of unbounded theological wrangle. Men have made it the ring in which to display their ecclesiastical pugilism. Some say that this book of Job is a true history; others, that it is an allegory; others, that … Continue reading “176. Parentage of the Shower”

The Horse and His Rider Job_39:19; Job_39:21; Job_39:25 : ’93Hast thou given the horse strength? Hast thou clothed his neck with thunder? He paweth in the valley, and rejoiceth in his strength: he goeth on to meet the armed men. He saith among the trumpets, Ha, ha; and he smelleth the battle afar off, the … Continue reading “177. The Horse and His Rider”

Chant at the Corner-Stone Job_38:6-7 : ’93Who laid the cornerstone thereof, when the morning stars sang together?’94 We have all seen the ceremony at the laying of the cornerstone of church, asylum or Masonic temple. Into the hollow of the stone were placed scrolls of history and important documents, to be suggestive if, one or … Continue reading “174. Chant at the Corner-Stone”

The Snow Job_38:22 : ’93Hast thou entered into the treasures of the snow?’94 Grossly maligned is the season of winter. The spring and summer and autumn have had many admirers; but winter, hoary-headed and white-bearded winter, hath had more enemies than friends. Yet without winter the human race would be inane and effortless. You might … Continue reading “175. The Snow”

The Arctic Martyrs Job_37:10 : ’93By the breath of God frost is given: and the breadth of the water is straitened.’94 This is a river or lake or sea frozen over. The waters that would otherwise be free are straitened and in crystal shackles. In Job’92s time there had been no polar expeditions, but this … Continue reading “172. The Arctic Martyrs”

Illumined Clouds Job_37:21 : ’93And now men see not the bright light which is in the clouds.’94 Wind east. Barometer falling. Storm-signals out. Ship reefing maintopsail. Awnings taken in. Prophecies of foul weather everywhere. The clouds congregate around the sun, proposing to abolish him. But after a while he assails the flanks of the clouds … Continue reading “173. Illumined Clouds”

The Sculpture of the Bible; or, God Amid the Coral-Reefs Job_28:18 : ’93No mention shall be made of coral.’94 Why do you say so, inspired dramatist? When you wanted to set forth the superior value of our religion, you tossed aside the onyx, which is used for making exquisite cameos, and the sapphire of deep … Continue reading “170. The Sculpture of the Bible; or, God Amid the Coral-Reefs”

The Mission of the Frost Job_37:10 : ’93By the breath of God frost is given.’94 Nothing is more embarrassing to an organist or a pianist than to put his finger on a key of the instrument and have it make no response. Though all the other keys are in full play, that one silence spoils … Continue reading “171. The Mission of the Frost”