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I. THE MERCY OF GOD RECOGNIZED IN THE DESTRUCTION OF TYRANTS.

1. It appears in their own destruction.

(1) If there be no future state it puts an end to their miseries.

(2) If there be, as we believe there is, a state of future punishment, the sooner the incorrigible sinner dies the better for himself; the longer he lives the more guilt he contracts, and the greater his guilt the greater his agonies in a world of retribution.

2. It appears in the relief afforded to the race. When such demons in human flesh are cut down, the world breathes freer, obstacles are swept from its path of progress; when the Pharaohs are engulfed the human Israel can march forward to promised lands.

II. THE PRAISES OF GOD CELEBRATED ON ACCOUNT OF THE PERPETUITY OF HIS MERCY.

1. Because Divine mercy will always work for good. Therefore, the longer it continues, the better.

2. Because the future ages of the world will require mercy. There will be much for mercy to do on this planet yet, before the race will be brought hack into harmony with God.

3. Because we ourselves shall ever be dependent on mercy.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:

WEB: To him who struck great kings; for his loving kindness endures forever;