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Surprises of Religion 1Ki_10:7 : ’93Behold, the half was not told me.’94 Appearing before you today, my mind yet agitated with the scenery of the Holy Land, from which we have just arrived, you will expect me to revert to some of the scenes once enacted there. Mark a circle around Lake Galilee, and another … Continue reading “118. Surprises of Religion”

A Queen in Disguise 1Ki_14:6 : ’93Why feignest thou thyself to be another?’94 In the palace of the wicked King Jeroboam there is a sick child, a very sick child. Medicines have failed. Skill is exhausted. Young Abijah, the prince, has lived long enough to become very popular, and yet he must die unless some … Continue reading “119. A Queen in Disguise”

A Tight Grip 2Sa_23:10 : ’93And his hand clave unto the sword.’94 A great general of King David was Eleazar, the hero of the text. The Philistines opened battle against him, and his troops retreated. The cowards fled. Eleazar and three of his comrades went into the battle and swept the field, for four men … Continue reading “116. A Tight Grip”

1 Kings Autor: T. De Witt Talmage

Rizpah On the Rock 2Sa_21:10 : ’93And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth, and spread it for her upon the rock, from the beginning of harvest until water dropped upon them out of heaven, and suffered neither the birds of the air to rest on them by day, nor the beasts of the field … Continue reading “114. Rizpah On the Rock”

The Cloudless Morning 2Sa_23:4 : ’93A morning without clouds.’94 Pulpit and printing press for the most part in our day are busy in discussing the condition of the cities at this time; but would it not be healthfully encouraging to all Christian workers and to all who are toiling to make the world better, if … Continue reading “115. The Cloudless Morning”

The King’92s Ferry-Boat 2Sa_19:18 : ’93And there went over a ferryboat to carry over the king’92s household.’94 Which of the crowd is the king? That short man, sunburnt and in fatigue dress. It is David, the exiled king. He has defeated his enemies, and is now going home to resume his palace. Good! I always … Continue reading “112. The King’s Ferry-Boat”

Peter Cooper, the Philanthropist 2Sa_19:32 : ’93Now Barzillai was a very aged man, even fourscore years old: and he had provided the king of sustenance while he lay at Mahanaim; for he was a very great man.’94 Barzillai of the text was a very old man, a very kind man, a very affectionate man, a … Continue reading “113. Peter Cooper, the Philanthropist”

A New Census 2Sa_18:3 : ’93Thou art worth ten thousand of us.’94 One of the most wondrous characters of his time was David. A red-haired boy, he could shepherd a flock, or carry ’93ten loaves and ten slices of milk cheese to his brothers in the regiment,’94 or with leathern thong, stone loaded, bring down … Continue reading “110. A New Census”

Safety for Young Men 2Sa_18:29 : ’93Is the young man Absalom safe?’94 The heart of David, the father, was wrapped up in his boy Absalom. He was a splendid boy, judged by the rules of worldly criticism. From the crown of his head to the sole of his foot, there was not a single blemish. … Continue reading “111. Safety for Young Men”