10. Thy congregation hath dwelt therein. In the
wilderness thy chosen church has found a home; or, rather, girdled by the
shower of free gifts which fell all around the camp, thy flock has rested. The
congregation of the faithful find the Lord to be their “dwelling-place in all generations.” Thou, O God, hast prepared of thy goodness for the poor. All
were poor in themselves, yet there were no beggars, for celestial fare was to
be had for the gathering. We, too, still dwell within the circling protection
of the Most High, and find goodness ready for us; although poor and needy by
nature, we are enriched by grace; divine preparations in the decree, the
covenant, the atonement, providence, and the Spirit’s work have made ready for
us a fullness of the blessing of the Lord. Though in the wilderness, all things
are ours, in possessing the favor and presence of our God.
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