Homilist Hosea 2:9 Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof… The goodness of God and the ingratitude of man meet us everywhere, and in our own hearts are as prominent as in the world. I. GOD'S MERCIES. All our blessings come direct from God. Whatever may be the instrument, the gift is of God. 1. There is nature. 2. There is human instrumentality. 3. There is personal exertion. "It is the Lord thy God giveth thee power to get wealth." II. MAN'S ABUSE OF GOD'S MERCIES. Here are two charges. 1. Ignorance. 2. Perversion. III. THE JUST AND INEVITABLE RESULT. 1. God reminds us that our mercies are only lent. 2. God only allots them to us on the condition of using them rightly. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Therefore will I return, and take away my corn in the time thereof, and my wine in the season thereof, and will recover my wool and my flax given to cover her nakedness. |
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