We Have The Firmest Foundation ~ HALLELUJAH
" Remember the word unto Thy servant, upon which Thou hast caused me to hope." — Psalm 119:49 [KJV] It is not natural to us to hope in God's word. This the power of God causeth us to do . Where there is true knowledge of Jesus, the essential word, there will be a real esteem for the scriptures, the written word of Jehovah. The Spirit that dwelt in Jesus dictated the truths concerning Him; and the same Spirit testifies of Jesus in the hearts of His children. By the word we are favored with clear ideas, just conceptions, and encouraging views of the truths of grace and salvation: hence we have the firmest foundation, the strongest confidence, and fullest assurance to build our faith and hope upon: hence also we are emboldened to draw nigh to a throne of grace, to plead our case, present our distress, and claim, with humble boldness, a supply of all our need. When there is a death upon all comfortable sense and joyful feelings, when all things around us wear a ...