Essex Remembrancer Psalm 107:43 Whoever is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the loving kindness of the LORD. I. IN WHAT MANNER WE SHOULD OBSERVE THE-DIVINE PROVIDENCE. 1. There should be a prevailing recollection that there is a providence; so that we live not like heathens who know not God. 2. We ought to take particular notice of special events or remarkable occurrences. 3. We should gratefully acknowledge the Divine goodness; observe particular mercies. 4. Humbly submit to the Divine chastisements. These are often heavy and severe, though wisely ordered and mixed with mercy. 5. Observe, as far as may be, the design of God in the events of His providence, and particularly what benefit you may derive from them. II. THE WISDOM AND ADVANTAGE OF A DUE OBSERVANCE OF THE WAYS OF PROVIDENCE. 1. If you observe these things you shall see God's lovingkindness prevailing in all His dealings with the children of men. 2. We may extend the application of the promise. For, according to the whole tenor of the Word of God, all the truly pious, such as they are who devoutly observe the ways of God, are really interested in His gracious regards. The Lord loveth the righteous. He receives them into His favour through the grace and righteousness of Jesus Christ. He will save them with an everlasting salvation. They shall, therefore, understand what a glorious thing it is to have an interest in God as their portion. (Essex Remembrancer.) Parallel Verses KJV: Whoso is wise, and will observe these things, even they shall understand the lovingkindness of the LORD. |
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