_Blessed is the man that feareth the Lord, that delighteth greatly in His commandments._ GENUINE PIETY I. Its characteristics. A truly good man-- 1. Feareth the Lord. 2. Delights greatly in His commandments. 3. Is upright. 4. Is merciful. What a noble character! Heaven multiply such. II. Its... [ Continue Reading ]
_Wealth and riches shall be in his house._ PROSPERITY AND ITS QUALIFICATIONS I. What is prosperity? To be prosperous is to have that which will promote the well-being of man’s whole nature and which has that end secured. Material, moral, and intellectual wealth and its results. II. What is calcul... [ Continue Reading ]
_Unto the upright there ariseth light in the darkness._ THE INFLUENCE OF RELIGION IN AFFLICTION I. Describe the nature of real religion. II. Trace its general influence in affliction. 1. It informs the sufferer of the source whence affliction springs--from a Father and a Friend--a God who has en... [ Continue Reading ]
_The righteous shall be in everlasting remembrance._ THE REPUTATION OF GOOD MEN AFTER DEATH I. Whence it comes to pass, that good men are very often defrauded of their just praise and reputation whilst they are alive. 1. From what cause it proceeds. (1) Good men themselves are many times the cau... [ Continue Reading ]
_He shall not be afraid of evil tidings: his heart is fixed, trusting in the Lord._ HEARTSEASE Those who have laid hold on Christ Jesus, and are resting in the Father’s love and power, have no reason to be disquieted: should all hell be unmuzzled, and all earth be unhinged, they may rejoice with a... [ Continue Reading ]
_He hath given to the poor._ THE EXCELLENCY AND REWARD OF CHARITY Among the various methods of giving glory to God, it is none of the least considerable to celebrate the acts and the reward of His saints. Whilst He is acknowledged for the author of their virtue and their happiness, there will be n... [ Continue Reading ]