Psalm 97:1-12 The LORD reigns; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.… I. THE SUBJECTS OF THE DIVINE GOVERNMENT. We speak now of God's moral government only. And beneath it are angels, devils, man, as a race, as nations, as individuals. II. CERTAIN CHARACTERS WHICH MARK HIS ADMINISTRATION. 1. It is sovereign and uncontrolled. 2. It does not interfere with human liberty. 3. Is in the hands of a Mediator. Jesus governs the world with reference to the interests of His religion. III. PROOFS OF THE DOCTRINE OF THE TEXT which late occurrences have furnished. 1. The great evils of bigotry and opposition to the rights of conscience have been permitted to display themselves. Also — 2. Infidelity has shown its full character for the warning and instruction of mankind. 3. See what God has done. He has preserved our country from invasion, punished persecuting and wicked nations: France and Napoleon especially have been overthrown, and God has made us the principal agent in accomplishing this. (R. Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: The LORD reigneth; let the earth rejoice; let the multitude of isles be glad thereof.WEB: Yahweh reigns! Let the earth rejoice! Let the multitude of islands be glad! |
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