Homilist Psalm 86:8 Among the gods there is none like to you, O Lord; neither are there any works like to your works. I. God's works in the MATERIAL domain have no equal. 1. How exquisite in perfection. How delicate in structure, symmetrical in form and hue. Compare the finest fabric that the human hand has ever produced with the commonest flower of the field, and what a difference. 2. How infinite in variety! From the microscopic atom to that central orb that holds the material universe together, from the animalcule to the archangel, no two alike. How limited the range of man's inventions, what a sameness in all his productions! 3. How immeasurable in extent! "The works of the Lord are great," etc. Ill. God's works in the MORTAL domain have no equal.For example, how different the way in which God deals with enemies with the way men do! 1. God offers forgiveness to the rebel; man crushes him. 2. God offers forgiveness to the rebel after he has frequently refused it. 3. God offers forgiveness to the rebel, and makes the greatest sacrifice, "He gave His Son," etc. Verily, "His ways are not our ways." (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: Among the gods there is none like unto thee, O Lord; neither are there any works like unto thy works.WEB: There is no one like you among the gods, Lord, nor any deeds like your deeds. |
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