Psalm 102:13-14 You shall arise, and have mercy on Zion: for the time to favor her, yes, the set time, is come.… Zion is in captivity; but the psalmist is confident that God will deliver and revive His people. I. GROUNDS FOR EXPECTING A REVIVAL. 1. God's unchangeable character (ver. 12). 2. God's memory (ver. 12). 3. God's mercy (ver. 13). 4. God's purpose (ver. 13). II. SIGNS OF APPROACHING REVIVAL. 1. The Church's increased attention to all that pertains to its welfare and success (ver. 14). 2. Its affectionate desire for such a revival (ver. 14). 3. Its compassionate concern on account of prevailing desolations (ver. 14). 4. Its manifest pleasure in service (ver. 14). III. THE EFFECTS OF SUCH REVIVAL. 1. The ungodly shall fear the Lord (ver. 15). 2. The great of earth will recognize our God, abiding in and working through His Church. (Anon.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thou shalt arise, and have mercy upon Zion: for the time to favour her, yea, the set time, is come. |
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