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2Ch_33:12, 2Ch_33:13. Manasseh "And when he was in affliction he besought the Lord his God, and humbled himself greatly before the God of his fathers."’972Ch_33:12, 2Ch_33:13. God has given us the most express declarations of his mercy in various portions of his word. And in addition to these, he has given us many blessed examples, … Continue reading “115. 2CH 33:12, 2CH 33:13. MANASSEH”

Rom_1:16. The Power of the Gospel to Save By Dr. S. H. Tyng, Minister of the Protestant Episcopal Church. New York, U. S. "It is the power of God unto salvation, to every one that believeth."’97Rom_1:16. This is the reason which the apostle gives, why he was not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus. Of … Continue reading “112. ROM 1:16. THE POWER OF THE GOSPEL TO SAVE”

Psa_103:20. The Character and Employment of Good Angels By the late Rev Josiah Smith, A. M., of Charleston, S. C. "Bless the Lord, ye his angels that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word."’97Psa_103:20. Our Bible, in near a hundred places, mentions a glorious species or rank of … Continue reading “113. PSA 103:20. THE CHARACTER AND EMPLOYMENT OF GOOD ANGELS”

Specimens From Celebrated American Preachers Autor: JABEZ BURNS

Mar_12:17. Our Obligations to God and Men By Dr. Payson, Pastor of the Second Church, Portland, U. S. "Render to C’e6sar the things that are C’e6sar’s, and to God the things that are God’s."’97Mar_12:17 Notice, the plot of the Pharisees to ensnare the Redeemer; the plot was artfully laid, and its execution artfully conducted; but … Continue reading “111. MAR 12:17. OUR OBLIGATIONS TO GOD AND MEN”

Mat_28:6. A Visit to the Tomb of Christ "Come, see the place where the Lord lay."’97Mat_28:6. Angels have often been employed in communicating important tidings to man. They often appeared to the patriarchs; conveyed intelligence to the prophets; announced the birth of the Saviour; directed his escape into Egypt; ministered to him in the desert; … Continue reading “108. MAT 28:6. A VISIT TO THE TOMB OF CHRIST”

Exo_14:15. The Christian’s Watchword "Go forward."’97Exo_14:15. The text is connected with the wonderful deliverance of the Israelites from the land of Egypt. After a series of the most astounding miracles, the proud and impious monarch had given them permission to depart. But scarcely were they on their way before he again relapsed into his former … Continue reading “109. EXO 14:15. THE CHRISTIAN’S WATCHWORD”

Tit_2:11-12. The Grace of God in Bringing Salvation to All Men "For the grace of God that bringeth salvation, hath appeared unto all men," &c.’97Tit_2:11, Tit_2:12. This epistle is full of practical directions. Bishops are instructed in ch. i. ver. 5-10. Aged men and aged women, ch. Tit_2:2-5. Young men, ver. 6-8. And Servants, ver. … Continue reading “106. TIT 2:11-12. THE GRACE OF GOD IN BRINGING SALVATION TO ALL MEN”

Mar_7:24. Concealment of Christ. Impossible "But he could not be hid."’97Mar_7:24. Jesus had been toiling all day in his heavenly avocation of teaching the people when he arose and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into a house, where wearied and fatigued nature might have repose, and therefore he would have … Continue reading “107. MAR 7:24. CONCEALMENT OF CHRIST. IMPOSSIBLE”

Jer_13:16. The Importance of Giving Glory to God Give glory to the Lord your God, before he cause darkness."’97Jer_13:16. The prophet had just been describing he calamities which God had declared he would bring upon his rebellious people; and he exhorts them to hear what the Lord had spoken, and not, in the pride of … Continue reading “104. JER 13:16. THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING GLORY TO GOD”