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To reveal the supreme interest of human life. He then that has no care to keep peace refuses to bear the fruit of the Spirit. If we had such a window we should pray for shutters, and should keep them closed.God omniscientWeekly Pulpit. For if God's exhaustive knowledge of the human heart waken dread in one of its aspects, it starts infinite hope in another. The Lord is nigh unto them that call upon Him; He also will hear their cry, and will help them.--Psalm cxlv. His discourse, the first which He delivered to His disciples at greater length, began from this. God has made us so. The Lord will make all things complete for me: O Lord, your mercy is eternal; do not give up the works of your hands. 5. 157 views, 7 likes, 9 loves, 29 comments, 4 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from Miller Memorial Baptist Church: Sunday, February 26, 2023~ Reverend Damaris Y Walker, Esq., Pastor ~ Scripture: Song of. And this perpetual though not always conscious sense of God's presence would, no doubt, if we would let it have its perfect work, gradually act on our characters just as the presence of our fellow-men does. That of welcoming the Divine searching (vers. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatSense in Which, and End for which all Things were Delivered to the Incarnate Son. We have received with the utmost gratification the letters of your Fraternity, which have reached us somewhat late by the hands of Donatus and Quodvultdeus, our most reverend brethren and fellow-bishops, and also Victor the deacon with Agilegius the notary. 1. Rom. 18 " Ep., cxxx. . xlix. Said Milton, speaking of his travels abroad when a young man: "I again take God to witness that in all places where so many things are considered lawful, I lived sound and untouched from all profligacy and vice, having this thought perpetually with me, that though I might escape the eyes of men, I certainly could not the eyes of God."4. iii. 7. (4)In the dark as well as the light.3. This I apprehend, as it regards David, and as it regards every Christian, may be summed up in two things the work of providence without them, and the work of grace within them. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. "Show me as much as I can stand, Lord." So what did God show him. "Though I walk in the midst of trouble, Thou wilt revive me: Thy right hand shall save me."--PS. The self-knowledge, remember, must come in the one way or the other. There must be a foundation for the promise. 23, 24). IV. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. And this perpetual though not always conscious sense of God's presence would, no doubt, if we would let it have its perfect work, gradually act on our characters just as the presence of our fellow-men does. Gregory to Dominicus, Bishop of Carthage [1454] . OURSELVES. Some are too small and some too distant. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatHow those that are at Variance and those that are at Peace are to be Admonished. Wherefore a few witnesses, which the Lord deigns to suggest to my mind, I proceed to mention, from out the teaching of Christ concerning humility, such as perhaps may be enough for my purpose. For those that are at variance are to be admonished to know most certainly that, in whatever virtues they may abound, they can by no means become spiritual if they neglect becoming united to their neighbours by concord. 13-16).4. "O Lord, revive Thy work in the midst of the years."--HAB. The answer is a daily walk with the Lord Jesus Christ. That act whereby another being knows my secret thoughts and inmost feelings is most certainly inexplicable.I. 18, 19. 1. This thought is expanded and enforced by its application to all measures of space. Forasmuch as each man is a part of the human race, and human nature is something social, and hath for a great and natural good, the power also of friendship; on this account God willed to create all men out of one, in order that they might be held in their society not only by likeness of kind, but also by bond of kindred. In a declaration of faith, you take something based on Gods Word and promises and say it out loud or in your heart to yourself, so it registers firmly in your mind, enters deep into your spirit, moves from just something you know in your head, to something you believe with all your heart even if you cant see it with your physical eyes, even if what you are going through is the complete opposite of what you are saying. 1. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. Introduction. Whose works of grace, in that same earth, have steadily built up a kingdom of love, of peace, of righteousness? Nay, more, this process of self-inspection may go on indefinitely, and the man grow more and more thoughtful, and obtain an everlastingly augmenting knowledge of what he is and what he does, so that it shall seem to him that he is penetrating so deeply into those dim and shadowy regions of consciousness where the external life takes its very first start, and then he may be sure that God understands the thought that is afar off, and deep down, and that at this lowest range and plane in his experience he besets him behind and before.II. It is the speech of the soul face to face with God. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. The brilliant searchlight sweeping the broad ocean and revealing even the smallest craft on its surface is but a faint type of the Eternal Light from which no sinner can hide his sin. AugustineOf Holy Virginity. 1, 2. Does the Contemplative Life comprise many Acts? GOD ACCURATELY AND EXHAUSTIVELY KNOWS ALL THAT MAN MIGHT, BUT DOES NOT, KNOW OF HIMSELF. And here let us look upon the bright as well as the dark side of this subject. (Admonition 23.) It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. Give me to see, and know that I am thine in an everlasting Covenant, which cannot be broken: that from having committed my soul-concerns into thy hands; all my earthly interests I may safely leave at the disposal; and that . cxxxviii. 4. To Dominicus, Bishop. lxxxv. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatSense in Which, and End for which all Things were Delivered to the Incarnate Son. The worst has been seen, and that too by the holiest of beings, and yet eternal glory is offered to us! Verse 17: And I was on trial, alone, because nobody else came to stand by me, but Jesus stood by me and strengthened me. That of adoring and constantly thoughtful reverence (vers. GOD ACCURATELY AND EXHAUSTIVELY KNOWS ALL THAT MAN MIGHT, BUT DOES NOT, KNOW OF HIMSELF. That of adoring and constantly thoughtful reverence (vers. Our relation toward such a God should be 1. PHILIPPIANS 1:6 being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus. The faith of that Centurion He on this account chiefly praised, and said, A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. 19 III. David praises God for the truth of his word4. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. This is a prayer which you and I may well bring before God, whose workmanship we are. For whereas man sinned, and is fallen, and by his fall all things are in confusion: death prevailed from Adam to Moses (cf. The proposals of that Covenant include its promises and its duties. G. T. Shedd, D. D.: One of the most remark. Those who are always hearing pure and high principles set forth as the guides of life learn to value and to know them even faster than they can learn to live by them. "(Archbishop Temple. (Psa. 2. xlix. So that whenever we are on the point of doing or saying anything cowardly, or mean, or false, or impure, or proud, or conceited, or unkind, the remembrance that God is looking on shall instantly flash across us and help us to beat down our enemy. Hence Paul Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatSense in Which, and End for which all Things were Delivered to the Incarnate Son. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. Now, in this condition of things, God so loved the world that He gave His only-begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in Him might not perish, but have everlasting life. "Come, and let us return to the Lord: for He hath torn, and He will heal us. He may be an uncommonly thoughtful person, and little of what is done within his soul may escape his notice; nay, we will make the extreme supposition that he arrests every thought as it rises, and looks at it; that he analyzes every sentiment as it swells his heart; that he scrutinizes every purpose as it determines his will; even if he should have such a thorough and profound self-knowledge as this, God knows him equally profoundly and equally thoroughly. Read full chapter Psalm 138:8 in all English translations Psalm 137 Psalm 139 King James Version (KJV) Public Domain PLUS Do you have questions about the passage you are reading? He may be an uncommonly thoughtful person, and little of what is done within his soul may escape his notice; nay, we will make the extreme supposition that he arrests every thought as it rises, and looks at it; that he analyzes every sentiment as it swells his heart; that he scrutinizes every purpose as it determines his will; even if he should have such a thorough and profound self-knowledge as this, God knows him equally profoundly and equally thoroughly. He does not come back in a quarter of an hour and say, "Have you my money safe? The law and covenant of God are co-extensive; and what is enjoined in the one is confirmed in the other. And lest the presence of God should be too much for us, Christ has taken human nature on Him, and has provided that He will be always with us as long as the world shall last. But there are other reasons for the comparative neglect into which he has fallen. To Dominicus, Bishop. To refute some popular errors of human life. For if God's exhaustive knowledge of the human heart waken dread in one of its aspects, it starts infinite hope in another. The duties of that Covenant are God's law; and the demands of the law are all made John CunninghamThe Ordinance of CovenantingIntroduction. His omnipotence (vers. 8). Hear my prayer, O God; and hide not Thyself from my petition. S. Thomas, On the Beatific Vision, I., xii. (2)Unseen world.(3)Everywhere. the regular habit of reading the Bible at a fixed time, the occasional reminders of ourselves that God is looking on, these are our chief means of learning to remember His presence. But in almost every case the dazzling rays of a searchlight frustrated the attempt, and the fugitives' vessel was captured by the Americans. 18, 19. But yet there is another, not less powerful than any, which deserves special mention. S. Thomas, On the Beatific Vision, I., xii. Forasmuch as each man is a part of the human race, and human nature is something social, and hath for a great and natural good, the power also of friendship; on this account God willed to create all men out of one, in order that they might be held in their society not only by likeness of kind, but also by bond of kindred. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. And though we thought that we had suffered loss from the tardiness of their coming, yet we find gain from their more abundant charity; seeing that from this delay in point Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatThe Coming Revival"Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?"--PS. 15. 23, 24). So, too, by living in the presence of God and, as it were, in the courts of heaven, we shall assuredly learn something of a heavenly tone, and shake off some of that coarse worldliness, that deeply ingrained selfishness, that silly pride and conceit which now spoils our very best service. He compasseth man's path, and his lying down, and is acquainted with all his ways. Chapter i. But yet there is another, not less powerful than any, which deserves special mention. Though the transgressor is ignorant of much of his sin, because, at the time of its commission, he sins blindly as well as wilfully, and unreflectingly as well as freely; and though the transgressor has forgotten much of that small amount of sin, of which he was conscious, and by which he was pained, at the time of its perpetration; though, on the side of man, the powers of self-inspection and memory have accomplished so little towards this preservation of man's sin, yet God knows it all, and remembers it all. feel that assuredly he has got hold of a secret that too many of us do not possess, some less-favored one than the speaker comes up to him with wonder, wistfulness, perplexity, and desire written plainly on his countenance, and begins to -, 1. We actually need to go a step further by speaking to ourselves, by letting the elements of heaven, the mountains before us, the forces and powers of darkness, all hear the Word of God and submit to that Word. He prophesies that the kings of the earth shall praise God7. It constitutes the response of the Church to the divine demands of prophecy, and, in a less degree, of law; or, rather, it expresses those emotions and aspirations of the universal heart which lie deeper than any formal demand. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple St. III. The self-knowledge, remember, must come in the one way or the other. Its words are as simple and unaffected as human words can be, for it is the genius John Edgar McFadyenIntroduction to the Old TestamentLinksPsalm 138:8 NIVPsalm 138:8 NLTPsalm 138:8 ESVPsalm 138:8 NASBPsalm 138:8 KJVPsalm 138:8 Bible AppsPsalm 138:8 ParallelPsalm 138:8 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 138:8 Chinese BiblePsalm 138:8 French BiblePsalm 138:8 German BiblePsalm 138:8 CommentariesBible Hub, (1)Heaven. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. LCMS Sermons - Pastor James F. Wright Sermon on Ephesians 4:30-5:2. To Dominicus, Bishop. )God and ourselvesW. H a man mounted on wings, not those of the sun (Malachi 4:2), nor of the wind (Psalm 18:10), but of the dawn, and pursued the farthest flight westward, if he should fly with the same swiftness as the first rays of the morning shoot from one end of the heavens to the other, still he would not get beyond the Divine presence. Self-consciousness has been the problem of the philosophic mind in all ages; and the mystery is not yet unravelled. Have you obtained a religion which is not the work of God? Differently to be admonished are those that are at variance and those that are at peace. 6. It is here proposed to show, that every incumbent duty ought, in suitable circumstances, to be engaged to in the exercise of Covenanting. That God had made the light, but had not made the sun? The bank would not desire such a man who has no confidence in them. "But as for me and my household, we will serve the Lord" (Joshua 24:15b). "Forsake not the works of Thine own hands." He has suffered thus, partly from a certain obscurity in his style of writing, partly from the difficulty of the thoughts which he attempted to convey. "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven." A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. We cannot live long with men without catching something of their manner, of their mode of thought, of their character, of their government of themselves. For that voice more readily penetrates the hearer's heart, which the speaker's life Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatHow those that are at Variance and those that are at Peace are to be Admonished. It is perfectly plain from the elevated central point of view where we now stand, and in the focal light in which we now see, that no man can be justified before God upon the ground of personal character; for that character, when subjected to God's exhaustive scrutiny, withers and shrinks away. The daily prayer in the closet, the endeavour to keep the attention fixed when praying with others, either in our regular services or in family worship. How shall we learn to walk by His side? If that Being has gone down into these depths of human depravity, and seen it with a more abhorring glance than could ever shoot from a finite eye, and yet has returned with a cordial offer to forgive it all, and a hearty proffer to cleanse it all away, then we can lift up the eye in adoration and in hope. The duties of that Covenant are God's law; and the demands of the law are all made John CunninghamThe Ordinance of CovenantingIntroduction. For whereas man sinned, and is fallen, and by his fall all things are in confusion: death prevailed from Adam to Moses (cf. The former are made and fulfilled by its glorious Originator; the latter are enjoined and obligatory on man. lxxxv. S. Augustine, Of the City of God, xix. But yet there is another, not less powerful than any, which deserves special mention. I am as certain of this as I am that I am alive; he has given me new tastes, dispositions, and desires; the sins I once loved I now hate, and the holiness which heretofore I had no care for I now long after; hence I am sure the Lord has begun his work in me. Letter Xliii a Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. Nor did God create these each by himself, and join them together as alien by birth: but He created the one St. Like the air we breathe, like the light we see, it involves a mystery that no man has ever solved. 19-22). )God all-seeing:In the mythology of the heathen, Momus, the god of fault-finding, is represented as blaming Vulcan, because in the human form, which he had made of clay, he had not placed a window in the breast, by which whatever was done or thought there might easily be brought to light. The simple question, then, which meets us is, Wilt thou know thyself here, and now, that thou mayest accept and feel God's pity; or wilt thou keep within the screen, and not know thyself until beyond the grave, and then feel God's judicial wrath? The Coming, 1. That of siding with Him against evil (vers. A Consolatory Letter to the Parents of Geoffrey. God has made us so. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. Hilary of PoitiersThe Life and Writings of St. Hilary of PoitiersPsalmsThe piety of the Old Testament Church is reflected with more clearness and variety in the Psalter than in any other book of the Old Testament. He was saying I am certain, I am confident, I have no doubt in my mind that God will perfect that which concerns me. 2. Thomas AquinasOn Prayer and The Contemplative Life, Epistle Xlvii. )God all-seeing:In the mythology of the heathen, Momus, the god of fault-finding, is represented as blaming Vulcan, because in the human form, which he had made of clay, he had not placed a window in the breast, by which whatever was done or thought there might easily be brought to light. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusCovenant Duties. We become unconscious of everything by long use. The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures foreverdo not abandon the works of your hands. His discourse, the first which He delivered to His disciples at greater length, began from this. I. But while all held their peace, the Son [441] said, AthanasiusSelect Works and Letters or AthanasiusCovenant Duties. Our lives would be radiant with joy, and our lips filled with praise; the joy of the Lord would be our strength. The All-seeing Eye may detect in him some way that leads to sin and sorrow, though he is unconscious of it. He who superintends all must be all-seeing, and He who presides over all history must take cognizance of every event. lxxxv. Then is the moment to choose whether or not we will live in the presence of God; then when the finger of conscience is pointing to Him and saying, "He is looking at you. It is relevant to our daily lives in many ways. The former are made and fulfilled by its glorious Originator; the latter are enjoined and obligatory on man. Before the Searcher of hearts all mankind must appeal to mere and sovereign mercy. He sees the whole of everything at the same time. Ps. Before the Searcher of hearts all mankind must appeal to mere and sovereign mercy. In my trouble I will call upon the Lord, and complain unto my God; so shall He hear my voice out of His holy temple, and my complaint shall come before Him; it shall enter even into His ears.--Ps. He rescued me from my strong enemy and from those who hated me, for they were too mighty for me." ( v.16-17) An enemy is someone who wants harm to come to you either by their own action or by someone else's. This was Thomas' announcement and one that is perfect for our expectations this first Sunday after the Easter resurrection. 19-22).3. 1. And though we thought that we had suffered loss from the tardiness of their coming, yet we find gain from their more abundant charity; seeing that from this delay in point Saint Gregory the Greatthe Epistles of Saint Gregory the GreatThe Coming Revival"Wilt Thou not revive us again: that Thy people may rejoice in Thee?"--PS. And lest the presence of God should be too much for us, Christ has taken human nature on Him, and has provided that He will be always with us as long as the world shall last. "I dwell with him that is of a humble and contrite heart, to revive the heart of the contrite ones."--ISA. and the merit of his perfect obedience is applied to us for our forgiveness. 2. He will revive us."--HOS. March 3rd, 2023. David praises God for the truth of his word4. But if that knowledge whereby man knows himself is mysterious, then certainly that whereby God knows him is far more so. (Isa. But yet there is another, not less powerful than any, which deserves special mention. Does the Contemplative Life consist solely in the Contemplation of God, or in the Consideration St. Download MP3 (13.5MB) Request: transcript & translate this sermon What? Therefore the first natural bond of human society is man and wife. KJV: The LORD will perfect that which concerneth me: thy mercy, O LORD, endureth for ever: forsake not the works of thine own hands. the lord will perfect that which concerns me sermon. If that Being has gone down into these depths of human depravity, and seen it with a more abhorring glance than could ever shoot from a finite eye, and yet has returned with a cordial offer to forgive it all, and a hearty proffer to cleanse it all away, then we can lift up the eye in adoration and in hope. Now carry this confidence into everything. 18, 19. Do the Moral Virtues pertain to the Contemplative Life? OURSELVES. That of a prayerful seeking of the Divine guidance (ver. S. Augustine, Of the Perfection of Human Righteousness, viii. Hear my prayer, O God; and hide not Thyself from my petition. We cannot live long with men without catching something of their manner, of their mode of thought, of their character, of their government of themselves. ", 3. That He will complete the work. For he who is required by the necessity of his position to speak the highest things is compelled by the same necessity to exhibit the highest things. Are we not perpetually warned against departing from the living God, grieving and quenching the Holy Spirit? Chapter i. He is the perfect servant, the perfect minister, the perfect shepherd pastor-leader. For those that are at variance are to be admonished to know most certainly that, in whatever virtues they may abound, they can by no means become spiritual if they neglect becoming united to their neighbours by concord. the regular habit of reading the Bible at a fixed time, the occasional reminders of ourselves that God is looking on, these are our chief means of learning to remember His presence. But God's eye penetrates the darkest abode, the deepest cell, the obscurest corner, the blackest night. vi. 7 ad 3m II. That of siding with Him against evil (vers. Those who are always hearing pure and high principles set forth as the guides of life learn to value and to know them even faster than they can learn to live by them. Chapter i. And do you not know that you, as do even the best of men, often sin, often transgress God's commandment by thought, word, or deed?" No, the first day of creation was a guarantee of the five which followed it and of the grand rest day which crowned the week. The Coming Andrew MurrayThe Ministry of IntercessionForasmuch as Each Man is a Part of the Human Race1. Then up comes another fear. Like the air we breathe, like the light we see, it involves a mystery that no man has ever solved. Said Milton, speaking of his travels abroad when a young man: "I again take God to witness that in all places where so many things are considered lawful, I lived sound and untouched from all profligacy and vice, having this thought perpetually with me, that though I might escape the eyes of men, I certainly could not the eyes of God."4. He learnt his theology, as we shall see, from Eastern authorities, and was not content to carry on and develop the traditional teaching of the West; and the disciple St. Hence Paul. How shall we learn to walk by His side?

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