Habakkuk 2:2 And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain on tables, that he may run that reads it. I. THE OLD PULPIT'S APOLOGY FOR SPEAKING. I am old. My outward appearance has been diversified at different times and places. I have a variety of experiences. My great influence is acknowledged by a large majority in every age and clime. II. THE OLD PULPIT'S COMPLAINTS AND BOASTINGS. 1. My complaints — (1) I complain because some very ungodly characters have taken the liberty of ascending my steps. (2) Because some look at me as a mere workshop to make a living in. (3) Because I have been compelled to serve as a stage to exhibit men, and not Christ. (4) Because I have been too long used as a place of refuge for blind bigotry and prejudice. (5) Because many who have stood on my floor did not do my work with all their might. (6) Because there is not more attention paid me. 2. My boastings — (1) In the multitude of my sons. (2) Of the fame of my sons. (3) In the greatness and glory of my themes. (4) In the extent of my influence in the world. (5) In the preservation of my life in spite of numerous and powerful enemies. (6) That I am the great favourite of heaven. (J. Roberts.) Parallel Verses KJV: And the LORD answered me, and said, Write the vision, and make it plain upon tables, that he may run that readeth it.WEB: Yahweh answered me, "Write the vision, and make it plain on tablets, that he who runs may read it. |
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