13. God’s help will inspire us to help ourselves. Faith is neither a coward
nor a sluggard: she knows that God is with her, and therefore she does
valiantly. Through God is our secret support; from that source we draw
all our courage, wisdom, and strength. We shall do valiantly. This is
the public outflow from that secret source: our inward and spiritual faith
proves itself by outward and valorous deeds. He shall tread down our enemies. They will fall before him, and as they lie prostrate he will march
over them, and all the hosts of his people with him. This is a prophecy. It was
fulfilled to David, but it remains true to the Son of David and all who are on
his side. The church will yet arouse herself to praise her God with all her
heart, and then with songs and hosannas she will advance to the great battle;
her foes will be overthrown and utterly crushed by the power of her God, and
the Lord’s glory will be above all the earth. Send it in our time, we beseech
thee, O Lord.
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