When it was intolerable, the Lord redeemed them with a strong arm and a high hand. The first illustration we take from the history of the church at large. O for faith to believe that. Who announced it from ancient times?
The Glory Of The Risen Lord. The window of man's soul is so thickly encrusted with dirt, so thoroughly begrimed, that no light at all can penetrate it, till one layer is taken off, and a little yellow light is seen; and then another is removed, and then another, still admitting more light, and clearer. There never lived a wretch so vile; or if there ever lived such an one, surely God must have cast him into hell at once; I am certain there is no hope for me. Again the stream of grace seemed to recede, the poor church was driven back either by persecution or by internal decay; instead of gaining upon man's corruptions it seemed as if man's corruptions gained on her; and where once there had been righteousness like the waves of the sea, there was the black mud and mire of the filthiness of mankind. Brethren, when some of you tell me of your doubts and fears, I can well sympathise with you, if I cannot succour you. There's A Secret I Must Tell. It will be a unique day, known only to the LORD—neither daytime nor nighttime—and it will come about at twilight there will be light! There shall be light lyrics. The Lights Of The City Shine. Thank You Lord For Saving My Soul. There will be one day-a day known to the LORD-with no difference between day and night. The whole section is a figurative description of the fortunes of the Church militant, even as Christ announced to his disciples: "In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer, I have overcome the world" (John 16:33); "If they have persecuted me, they will also persecute you" (John 15:20); "Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid' (John 14:27). Turning now from these personal reflections, we seek our last illustration in the mysterious unfolding of destiny, for it is our firm belief that:-. The Light Of Christ. You have borne the burden and heat of the day.
The plague of Jerusalem's enemies. Tell Me The Old Old Story. There Is No Other Name. Hence these bright coruscations. So may ye live to see it. I remember what the Countess of Huntingdon once said to Mr. Whitfield's brother. To Jordan Came Our Christ. New International Version.
Darkness has prevailed for a long time, nor does the prospect grow much brighter at present. Strong's 3045: To know. You used both industry and economy, and you added "hereunto perseverance; but all in vain. They Rush On The City. You cannot expect to be without these. There Is Nothing Worth More. There On The Cross Christ Died. It may be that the suggestion will be realized which has so often been laughed at as folly, that one day men should sit upon the broken arches of London Bridge, and marvel at the civilization that has departed, just as men walk over the mounds of Nimroud, and marvel at cities buried there. Through The Water Way Song Lyrics | | Song Lyrics. When evening comes, there will be light. The Cause Of Christ. There's A Way Back To God. English Standard Version. Thou Oh Lord Are A Shield.
At the present hour there may be much in the condition of our country to cause anxiety or even to create alarm. There's A Call To The People. Believe it on the highest warranty. They who really want to be raptured you must go through the waterway. Through All The Changing Scenes. The Reason Why I Stand. Light at Evening Time by C. H. Spurgeon. You remember John Bunyan's description of Apollyon meeting Christian. The Law Of The Lord Is Perfect. They get no comfort and no peace, till they are enabled by simple faith to look for all to him who died upon the cross.
Let us not imagine that our civilization shall be more enduring than any other that has gone before it, unless the Lord shall preserve it. English Revised Version. The Great Judgment Morning. My text is a comfort to thee. " You may be very poor, yet be very, very dear to your Father in heaven.