_Were written in the book of the chronicles._ A BOOK I. A book unites the ages. Brings the past into the present; borrows the future to give the present significance. The “sceptred spirits of history” rule us still. With books the poorest enters the highest society: the loneliest need not be solit... [ Continue Reading ]
_According to the Commandment Of David the man of God._ POSTHUMOUS INFLUENCE A man’s influence after he is dead. He is still present with his people. I. By his will. “The commandment of David.” The grip of the dead is on our fields and churches, our schools and hospitals. II. By his writings. Im... [ Continue Reading ]
_And at the dedication of the wall of Jerusalem._ THE DEDICATION OF THE WALL In this dedication-- I. It was designed to offer thanks to God for the completion of a good work. II. It was intended to set apart the holy city for its sacred ends. III. It was desired to invoke the Divine blessing an... [ Continue Reading ]
_And the priests and the Levites purified themselves, and purified the people._ BEGINNING AT THE RIGHT PLACE I. A pure church may make a sound commonwealth. “They purified themselves.” Like priest, like people. Cleric and laie act and react on each other.” Be ye clean, that bear the vessels of the... [ Continue Reading ]
_Also that day they offered great sacrifices, and rejoiced._ A GREAT REJOICING A great rejoicing as it should be. I. Associated with the bites of religion. II. The outcome of a great deliverance. From captivity to freedom: heathen surroundings to heaven-chosen city and Divinely-built temple. The... [ Continue Reading ]
_And both the singers._ THANKS-GIVING AND THANKS-LIVING We have here the effects of the joy that was at the dedication of the wall. I. The ministers were more careful than they had been of their work. Ii. The people were more careful than they had been of the maintenance of their ministers. The s... [ Continue Reading ]