_And when the Queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon._ THE QUEEN OF SHEBA’S VISIT TO SOLOMON I. The spirit which prompted the visit. 1. A spirit of curiosity. 2. A spirit of inquiry. 3. A spirit of restlessness. 4. A spirit of self-sacrifice. She undertook a long and risky journey. A rep... [ Continue Reading ]
_Therefore made he thee king over them._ THE DIVINE APPOINTMENT OF KINGS I. That princes are of Divine appointment. II. That wise and good rulers are a signal mark of the Divine love and favour to any nation. III. The description of the regal office and dignity, both in respect of God and of the... [ Continue Reading ]
_And of spices great abundance._ THE SPICERY OF RELIGION Solomon had a great reputation for the conundrums and riddles that he made and guessed. The Solomonic navy visited all the world, and the sailors, of course, talked about the wealth of their king, and about the riddles and enigmas that he mad... [ Continue Reading ]
_And apes, and peacocks._ APES AND PEACOCKS (to children):--We learn from this passage-- I. That a rich man can get, as far as worldly goods are concerned, almost what he likes in this world. II. What even wise men will do, when they have more money than they know how to use. Such was Solomon’s... [ Continue Reading ]
_And Solomon slept with his fathers._ THE DEATH OF SOLOMON Such is the sole record of the departure of the most magnificent king of the Israelitish nation. 1. Why is this? For it was not so with David, his father, whose last days, and almost last thoughts, last prayers and exhortations, are fully... [ Continue Reading ]