Psalm 113:4-8

A Body of Doctrinal Divinity Book 1—Chapter 2 OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES As what I shall say hereafter concerning God, his essence, perfections, persons, works, and worship, and everything relative to him, will be taken out of the sacred scriptures, and proved by them; it will be necessary, before I pro... Read More

“Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; and his greatness is unsearchable.” (Psa. 145:3) The thought of God is undoubtedly the greatest thought that can occupy the human mind. Great thoughts of God ennoble all of life. Small thoughts of God destroy those who hold them. God is very great. Afte... Read More

Whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe. (Or, set on high) The Lord is exalted; for he dwelleth on high. — The Lord is high above all nations, and his glory above the heavens. He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill; that he may set him with prince... Read More

On that night could not the king sleep. Thou holdest mine eyes waking. — Who is like unto the Lord our God, ... who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! He doeth according to his will in the army of heaven, and among the inhabitants of the earth. — Thy way is i... Read More

Let us lift up our heart with our hands unto God in the heavens. Who is like unto the Lord our God, who dwelleth on high, who humbleth himself to behold the things that are in heaven, and in the earth! — Unto thee, O Lord, do I lift up my soul. — I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth... Read More

"When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream." (Psalm 126:1) This when is the word we must first look at; it implies something we have to expect and wait for, when will this good thing be done for us, this turning of our captivity? Now many think this "turning" mea... Read More

This is a kind of supplementary book which unfolds to us the ways and dealings of God when Israel is brought back. It begins by recounting the vicissitudes of their return, and their being sunk down again, after having got into the land; but coupled with this, there is the testimony that God's mercy... Read More

Many Mansions Dated December 25, 1737. The Sabbath after the seating of the New Meeting House. John 14:2 In My Father’s house are many mansions. IN these words may be observed two things, 1. The thing described, viz. Christ’s Father’s house. Christ spoke to his disciples in the foregoing chapter as ... Read More

1. Since many who have been impressed with these things suffer the impression to wear off.--2. Strongly as the ease speaks for itself, sinners are to be entreated to accept this salvation.--3. Accordingly the reader is entreated--by the majesty and mercy of God.--4. By the dying love of our Lord Jes... Read More

1. The river Jordan, when they were entering across it into the land of promise, when touched by the feet of the priests who bore the Ark, stood still from above with bridled stream, while it flowed down from below, where it ran on into the sea, until the whole people passed over, the priests standi... Read More