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Ecc_11:6. Early And Persevering Culture Recommended. "In the morning sow thy seed, and in the evening withhold not thine hand; for thou knowest not whether shall prosper either this or that, or whether they both shall be alike good."’97Ecc_11:6. The wise man, in this chapter, is inculcating benevolence’97large, comprehensive benevolence, see Ecc_11:1, "Cast thy bread … Continue reading “765. ECC 11:6. EARLY AND PERSEVERING CULTURE RECOMMENDED.”

Eze_10:14. The Christian Ministry "And every one had four faces; the first face was the face of a cherub, and the second face was the face of a man, and the third the face of a lion, and the fourth the face of an eagle."’97Eze_10:14. In this chapter the providence and government of God are … Continue reading “762. EZE 10:14. THE CHRISTIAN MINISTRY”

Col_4:17. a Ministerial Charge "Take heed to the ministry which thou hast received in the Lord that thou fulfil it."’97Col_4:17. Our text refers solely to the work of the ministry. It is the apostle Paul’s counsel to Archippus, that he "take heed," &c. On this occasion we shall presume that you are not a stranger … Continue reading “763. COL 4:17. A MINISTERIAL CHARGE”

Isa_62:10. The Gospel Standard "Lift up a standard for the people."’97Isa_62:10. The text forms a part of a prediction supposed to refer primarily to the deliverance of the Jews from Babylon, but a part of the prophecy clearly points to the Messiah, to the proclamation of his gospel, and the diffusion of his glory. It … Continue reading “760. ISA 62:10. THE GOSPEL STANDARD”

Exo_10:22, Exo_10:23. Light and Darkness; or the Church and the World "And there was a thick darkness in all the land of Egypt three days: they saw not one another, neither rose any from his place for three days; but all the children of Israel had light in their dwellings."’97Exo_10:22, Exo_10:23. Nothing affects so much … Continue reading “761. EXO 10:22, EXO 10:23. LIGHT AND DARKNESS; OR THE CHURCH AND THE WORLD”

Psa_45:17. Perpetuity of Christ’s Name and Praise "I will make thy name to be remembered in all generations: therefore shall the people praise thee forever and ever."’97Psa_45:17. Whatever original reference there may be in this psalm to David’s son and successor, it is clear to the spiritually-minded reader that a greater than Solomon is here. … Continue reading “758. PSA 45:17. PERPETUITY OF CHRIST’S NAME AND PRAISE”

Isa_21:12. The Six Mornings "The morning cometh."’97Isa_21:12. The various portions of the day are often employed in the way of figure by the sacred writers. Day is the emblem of joy and gladness; night, of sorrow and trouble. Thus, too, evening is the sign of approaching distress or affliction, and morning is the token of … Continue reading “759. ISA 21:12. THE SIX MORNINGS”

Eze_21:27. Messiah’s Final Triumph "I will overturn, overturn, overturn it; and it shall be no more, until he come whose right it is; and I will give it him."’97Eze_21:27. The prophecy of the text has reference to the removal of the crown from the head of Zedekiah, and the vacancy in the royal line of … Continue reading “756. EZE 21:27. MESSIAH’S FINAL TRIUMPH”

Jdg_5:31. The Enemies and Friends of Jehovah "So let all thine enemies perish, O Lord; but let them that love him be as the sun, when he goeth forth in his might."’97Jdg_5:31. God has often employed holy and devout women to effect his purposes, and carry on his cause. The Scriptures contain many biographical sketches … Continue reading “757. JDG 5:31. THE ENEMIES AND FRIENDS OF JEHOVAH”

Mat_13:38. The Gospel Sphere "The field is the world."’97Mat_13:38. The Redeemer had been illustrating the nature of the gospel dispensation, by a series of beautiful and interesting parables. Our text is part of the one on the tares and the wheat, which his disciples anxiously desired him to explain unto them, Mat_13:36. The sphere of … Continue reading “754. MAT 13:38. THE GOSPEL SPHERE”