45. That they might observe his statutes, and keep his laws. The chosen nation was to be the conservator of truth, the examplar of
morality, the pattern of devotion: everything was so ordered as to place them
in advantageous circumstances for fulfilling this trust. Theirs was a high calling
and a glorious election. It involved great responsibilities, but it was in
itself a distinguished blessing, and one for which the nation was bound to give
thanks. Most justly then did the music close with the jubilant but solemn shout
of Hallelujah. Praise ye the Lord. If this history did not make Israel
praise God, what would?
PREVIOUS
NEXT
No comments:
Post a Comment