_What is thy petition, queen Esther?_
ESTHER’S PETITION
1. When called to speak for God and His people, we must summon up our
courage, and act with becoming confidence and decision. Had Esther
held her peace, under the influence of timidity or false prudence, or
spoken with reserve as to the desig... [ Continue Reading ]
_And the king, arising from the banquet._
UNEXPECTED RESULTS
Man’s calculation is always upon the result of his own forethought
and skill. There is to be a sure success from the wisdom of his plans.
The race is for the swift and the battle is for the strong. Napoleon
said, “Heaven is always on the... [ Continue Reading ]