DISCOURSE: 1051 GOD’S NAME THE SINNER’S PLEA Jeremiah 14:7. _O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake_. PRAYER is both our duty and our privilege: and God often suffers trials to come upon his people, in order to stir them up to prayer, and to manifest himsel... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1052 A PATTERN FOR NATIONAL HUMILIATION [Note: For a Fast-Day—Drought, &c.] Jeremiah 14:7. _O Lord, though our iniquities testify against us, do thou it for thy name’s sake: for our backslidings are many; we have sinned against thee; O the hope of Israel, the Saviour thereof in time of t... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 1053 HOW TO PLEAD WITH GOD Jeremiah 14:20. _We acknowledge, O Lord, our wickedness, and the iniquity of our fathers: for we have sinned against thee. Do not abhor us, for thy name’s sake; do not disgrace the throne of thy glory: remember, break not thy covenant with us_. “LORD, teach us... [ Continue Reading ]