_And she had strong rods for the sceptres of them that bare rule._
THE RENEWAL OF RUINED NATIONS
1. States and kingdoms broken to pieces, ruined in times of war and
trouble, do flourish again in times of quiet and silence. Peace after
war is like spring after a sharp winter, which revives, causeth... [ Continue Reading ]
_Her strong rods were broken and withered._
GOD’S JUDGMENT IN BREAKING THE STRONG RODS OF A COMMUNITY
I. What qualifications of those who are in public authority may
properly give them the denomination of strong rods.
1. Great ability for the management of public affairs. This is the
case when th... [ Continue Reading ]