Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons Job 22:29 When men are cast down, then you shall say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. These words describe the sacred pleasures of piety. I. THE SUBLIMITY OF ITS NATURE. The saints delight — 1. In the saving knowledge of God. 2. In the present enjoyment of God. 3. In the future anticipation of God. II. THE DIVINITY OF ITS ORIGIN. "In the Almighty." 1. The Almighty is suited to our capacities. 2. The Almighty is adequate to our necessities. 3. The Almighty is durable as our existence. III. THE TENDENCY OF ITS INFLUENCE. "Thou shalt lift up thy face unto God." The effects which accompany spiritual joy, distinguish it from mere enthusiastic delusion, and demonstrate both the genuineness and efficacy of experimental religion in them that believe. 1. They exercise confidence in God. 2. They enjoy communion with God. 3. They maintain obedience to God. (Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons.). Parallel Verses KJV: When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person.WEB: When they cast down, you shall say, 'be lifted up.' He will save the humble person. |
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