12. For he shall deliver the needy. Here is
an excellent reason for our submission to the Lord Christ; it is not because we
dread his overwhelming power, but because we are won over by his just rule. Who
would not fear so good a Prince, who makes the needy his especial care, and
pledges himself to be their deliverer in times of need? When he crieth.
He permits them to be so needy as to be driven to cry bitterly for help, but
then he hears them, and comes to their aid. A child’s cry touches a father’s
heart, and our King is the Father of his people. If we can do no more than cry
it will bring omnipotence to our aid. A cry is the native language of a
spiritually needy soul; it has done with fine phrases and long orations, and it
takes to sobs and moans; and indeed it grasps the most potent of all weapons,
for heaven always yields to such artillery. The poor also, and him that hath
no helper. Jesus helps those who cannot help themselves, nor find help in
others. All helpless ones are under the especial care of Zion’s compassionate
King; let them hasten to put themselves in fellowship with him. Let them look
to him, for he is looking for them.
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