morn, and shines forth in its might : so shall you rise above all your enemies, and shine forth in everlasting glory p.]
The subject addresses itself particularly,
1. To those who are in affliction —
[What was the remedy to v^^hich Israel had recourse, when their affliction pressed sore upon them? It was prayer: " they cried unto the Lord." And is not the same remedy open to us? is it not also as effectual as ever? Is the Lord's hand shortened that it cannot save, or liis ear heavy that it cannot hear? He has given the direction, " Call upon me in the time of trouble, and I will hear thee, and thou shalt glorify me:" " nor will he ever suffer any to seek his face in vam J
2. To those who have been delivered from it —
[Delay not to render thanks to your Almighty Deliverer. Whatever means he may have used, remember that he is the first great Cause, " the Author and Giver of every good and perfect gift." Stir up yourselves then to glorify him, like Deborah of old; " Awake, awake, Deborah; awake, awake; utter a song." Call to mind also the various circumstances both of your affliction and deliverance ; that nothing may be omitted which may enhance the mercy in your eyes, or give glory to your heavenly Benefactor. This is a matter of great importance : if you rest in general acknowledgments, you will feel but weak emotions of gratitude : but if you search out occasions of praise, you will soon be filled with wonder and amazement at the mercies vouchsafed unto you.]
P ver. 31.