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Zec_4:6. The Spirit of the Lord the Builder of His Spiritual Temple By Justin Edwards, D. D. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts."’97Zec_4:6. This was spoken by the angel of the Lord, concerning the building of the second temple. It is the explanation of a vision, … Continue reading “635. ZEC 4:6. THE SPIRIT OF THE LORD THE BUILDER OF HIS SPIRITUAL TEMPLE”

1Ch_29:5. The Duty of Pecuniary Contributions to Religious Purposes By The Rev. John Brown, Of Biggar, North Britain. "Who is willing to consecrate his service this day unto the Lord?”971Ch_29:5. We are met to promote an object, the magnitude of which cannot be exaggerated; and in comparison of which, the erection of the temple itself … Continue reading “632. 1CH 29:5. THE DUTY OF PECUNIARY CONTRIBUTIONS TO RELIGIOUS PURPOSES”

Psa_119:136. Holy Grief for God’s Violated Law By Rev. Thomas Adkins, Of Southampton. "Rivers of waters run down mine eyes, because they keep not thy law."’97Psa_119:136. There is an eloquence in tears. They speak the language of nature, and they find their way to the heart. They tell us of human suffering; and in terms … Continue reading “633. PSA 119:136. HOLY GRIEF FOR GOD’S VIOLATED LAW”

Gal_6:14. The Only Remedy for a World’s Guilt and Misery "The cross of our Lord Jesus Christ."’97Gal_6:14. In all systems there are greater and lesser principles’97truths vital, or essential; and truths minor, or of less importance. So it is in religion. Natural religion has, as its essential principles, the existence, the wisdom, and power of … Continue reading “630. GAL 6:14. THE ONLY REMEDY FOR A WORLD’S GUILT AND MISERY”

Gen_42:21. The Guilt of Neglecting the Souls of Our Brethren By Rev. John Summerfield, A. M., Of the Methodist Episcopal Church, United States. "We are verily guilty concerning our brother in that we saw the anguish of his soul, when he besought us, and we would not hear; therefore is this distress come upon us."’97Gen_42:21. … Continue reading “631. GEN 42:21. THE GUILT OF NEGLECTING THE SOULS OF OUR BRETHREN”

Isa_35:1. The Wilderness Made Glad By Rev. James Foote, M. A. "The wilderness and the solitary place shall be glad for them; and the desert shall rejoice and blossom as the rose."’97Isa_35:1. In prosecuting the idea suggested in the text, we shall, in dependence on Divine aid, take a view of some of the features … Continue reading “628. ISA 35:1. THE WILDERNESS MADE GLAD”

Jer_31:33, Jer_31:34. Means of the World’s Conversion By Rev. Charles Hall. One of the Secretaries of the American Home Missionary Society, New York. "After those days, saith the Lord, I will put my law in their inward parts, and write it in their hearts; and will be their God, and they shall be my people. … Continue reading “629. JER 31:33, JER 31:34. MEANS OF THE WORLD’S CONVERSION”

Zec_4:6, Zec_4:7. Insufficiency of Mere Human Efforts to Evangelize the Heathen World By Rev. T. S. Crisp. "Not by might, nor by power, but by my Spirit, saith the Lord of hosts. Who art thou, O great mountain? before Zerubbabel thou shalt become a plain."’97Zec_4:6, Zec_4:7. We are endeavoring to rear a temple for God, … Continue reading “626. ZEC 4:6, ZEC 4:7. INSUFFICIENCY OF MERE HUMAN EFFORTS TO EVANGELIZE THE HEATHEN WORLD”

Mal_1:11. The Universal Greatness and Glory of God’s Name By Rev. B. W. Matthias, M. A., of Trinity College, Dublin. "For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same, my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and … Continue reading “627. MAL 1:11. THE UNIVERSAL GREATNESS AND GLORY OF GOD’S NAME”

Eph_3:8. The Unsearchable Riches of Christ By Rev. Melville Horne. "Unto me, who am less than the least of all saints, is this grace given, that I should preach among the Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ."’97Eph_3:8. In pleading the cause of missions, it occurs to me, that I cannot do better than call your … Continue reading “624. EPH 3:8. THE UNSEARCHABLE RICHES OF CHRIST”