_Then there was a famine in the days of David three years._
THE QUICKENING OF DAVID’S CONSCIENCE BY RIZPAH’S EXAMPLE
Some years since it was found that many returned emigrants were ending
their days in English workhouses. When the authorities inquired into
the causes of this fact, they ascertained... [ Continue Reading ]
_And Rizpah the daughter of Aiah took sackcloth._
RIZPAH: OR, RELATIVE SUFFERING
We may generally see the cause of any suffering if we only go far
enough. David began to enquire, and found out the cause. The demand of
the Gibeonites was in harmony only with that crude, cruel, harsh age.
They demand... [ Continue Reading ]
_Sibbechai the Hushathite slew Saph, which was of the sons of the
giant._
ON DOING VALIANTLY
If his master bids him perform exploits too hard for him, he draws
upon the resources of omnipotence, and achieves impossibilities.
Wellington sent word to his troops one night: “Cindad Rodrigo must
be tak... [ Continue Reading ]