...how it is between God and our souls. This direction is given us, Lam. iii. 39, 40. ' Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord.' When trials and punishments draw nigh,...

...to say with David, in reference to Shimei, " Let him curse for the Lord hath bidden him." " Why doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ?" If the men who injure us are to be the instruments of our sanctification, and then, unless the grace...

...religion, and cry, without relief, in prayer for their restoration, we would say, — " Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins," verse 39. Lay it down as an unquestionable truth, that it is of the Lord's mercies ye are not consumed...

...penalty of transgressors, and our sufferings are less than our iniquities deserve. " Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ?" Surely, it is meet to be said unto God, " I will not offend any more. It is of the Lord's mercies...

...penalty of transgressors, and our sufferings are less than our iniquities deserve. " Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ?" Surely, it is meet to be said unto God, " I will not oifend any more. It is of the Lord's mercies...

...bring forth thy righteousness as the light, and thy judgment as the noon-day." Besides, " wherefore should a living man complain? a man for the punishment of his sins?" Mark how Judah receives correction from God,— conscious that, though clear in this matter, he' stood...

...that they are too dull of hearing for conversation ; and that time hangs very heavy on them : for why should a living man complain, — a man for the punishment of his sins ? It is the Saviour's will that you should pray always and not faint He can give consolation by his...

...light shines upon our way, let us be glad and thankful. When the darkness gathers, let us ask, "Why should a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins 1 " " What is the sin on account of which the chastisement is sent Î " Believers are chastened with...

...within me I remembered the Lord, and my prayer came in unto thee, into thine holy temple. Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins? If thou, Lord, shouldest mark iniquities, O Lord, who shall stand? But there is forgiveness with thee,...

...face of the Most High, 36 To subvert a man in his cause, the Lord approveth not. 39 Wherefore doth a living man complain, a man for the punishment of his sins ? 40 Let us search and try our ways, and turn again to the Lord. 41 Let us lift up our heart with our...