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I. THE ETERNITY OF GOD.

1. The existence of God never had a beginning.

2. The existence of God will never have an end; it stretches into futurity further than our minds can follow it or angels trace it; it is an everlasting life, a deep and mysterious stream which never began, and will never cease, to flow.

II. IN WHAT RELATION THIS EVERLASTING BEING STANDS TO OURSELVES. We are reminded of the power by which He formed the earth and the worlds; we are reminded of the eternity in which He dwelt before there was a creature to know and adore Him; and for what end? — that a world of destitute sinners may be encouraged to consign themselves to His care and to trust in His love. He is "our dwelling-place," our refuge, our habitation, our home.

1. A refuge from dangers.

2. The seat of our comforts.

3. The place of our abode.

III. WHAT FEELINGS THE CONTEMPLATION OF GOD IN THIS LIGHT OUGHT TO EXCITE.

1. Grateful acknowledgment.

2. Satisfaction.

3. Humility.

4. Confidence.

5. To the careless and ungodly — terror.Other enemies may be incensed against us, but while they are preparing to execute their purposes of wrath, "their breath goeth forth"; they die; and there is an end of their terror. But an avenging God never dies. The weapons of His indignation are as lasting as they are strong.

(C. Bradley, M.A.)

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KJV: {A Prayer of Moses the man of God.} Lord, thou hast been our dwelling place in all generations.

WEB: Lord, you have been our dwelling place for all generations.