Scripture Characters or a Practical Improvement of the Old and New Testament, 2; Complete in Two Volumes with a Portrait and Life of the Author - Softcover

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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1841. Excerpt: ... the most devout and lively sentiments of faith, love, and joy, "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation." He foretold also the different effects of his appearance, observing that it would excite general opposition, and, though to some it would be the means of a happy restoration, would bring upon many final and aggravated ruin. Another person, likewise, a pious female, far advanced in years, confirmed the testimony. "One Anna, a prophetess, coming in that instant, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. How much may we learn from this account! Is it not as necessary for us as for the ancient Jews to look for redemption? And shall we not feel and express the most ardent gratitude and joy for the revelation of the Messiah? Though we are not favoured with a sight of his bodily presence, yet, if by faith we behold his glory, we also shall smile at the prospect of death, and be satisfied to close our eyes upon every earthly object. But, alas! is not Jesus, according to the prediction, a " sign," which is every where " spoken against?" To how many is he " a stone of stumbling and rock of offence!" Even to this day, by the preaching of his gospel, " the thoughts of many hearts are revealed;" for therein he affords a test or trial of men's characters and dispositions. The humble penitent is comforted by the declarations of his abundant grace; the sensualist discovers his own vile affections, while he determines that he will not follow Christ; and the Pharisee betrays his pride and hypocrisy in refusing " to submit to the righteousness of God." A farther honour awaited the infant Saviour; his glory was displayed in distant lands. A new ...

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