_Blessed is every one that feareth the Lord._ THE BLESSED TENDENCY OF TRUE PIETY The subject is the blessed tendency of true piety, and the truly pious man is described as one that “feareth the Lord” and “walketh in His ways.” I. Its tendency is to make business prosperous (verse 2). This stands... [ Continue Reading ]
_For thou shalt eat the labour of thine hands._ PIETY THE CHARM OF THE POOR MAN’S HOME Here are three things which are essential materials to make a good home. I. A godly and industrious father. He is blessed-- 1. In himself. 2. In his business. 3. In his family. 4. In his Church. 5. In his... [ Continue Reading ]
_Thy wife shall be as a fruitful vine._ A PATTERN WIFE There are trailing slatterns, like brambles and nettles, who leave conspicuous in a dwelling what they should conceal, and choke with unsightliness and discomfort what ought to be kept clear; who cause what would be attractive to offend, render... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord shall bless thee out of Zion._ BLESSING OUT OF ZION 1. What measure soever of things temporal the Lord shall give to the man that feareth Him, He reserveth unto him all the promises of righteousness and life which the Lord’s Word holdeth forth to the Church, and of those he shall be sure... [ Continue Reading ]