...In David's trial, and in its beneficial results, we see a verification of his own words : " Before I was afflicted I went astray ; but now have I kept thy word." Ps. cxix. 07. We must not, however, infer from David's case, that hewho is afflicted the most has sinned...

...amends it, and treasures up the correction against its repetition. Thus he can say with David, Before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I kept thy word. For this reason it is, that the afflictions and other sufferings GOD sends upon his people and servants,...

...thy word. O teach me true understanding and knowledge; for I have believed thy commandments. Before I was afflicted, I went astray ; but now have I kept thy word. Thou art good and doest good ; O teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me; but...

...servants can say, It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. He/ore I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word. (Ps. cxix. 67, 72.) O then let not the season of affliction pass away without accomplishing God's gracious...

...but the true Christian has reason to say, with cheerful resignation, and devout gratitude, " before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word." But I must proceed with my narrative. I visited her frequently before she died; and uniformly found...

...High, and praised and honored him that liveth for ever ;' so David himself, ' Before,' said he, ' I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word.' It is that whereby God doth prepare meu, and doth entitle them to the blessed rewards hereafter: '...

...thy word. O teach me true understanding and knowledge; for I have believed thy commandments. Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word. Thou art good and doest good ; O teach me thy statutes. The proud have forged a lie against me ; but...

...myself and repent in dust and ashes." David also acknowledges the benefit of afflictions, t" before I was afflicted I went astray; but now have I kept thy word." " it is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes." And the prophet Jonah,...

...servants can say, It is good for me that I have been afflicted, that I might learn thy statutes. Before I was afflicted I went astray, but now have I kept thy word. (Ps. cxix. 67, 72.) O then let not the season of affliction pass away without accomplishing God's gracious...

...I have believed thy commandments. Thou art good and doest good ; O teach me thy statutes. Before I was afflicted, I went astray; but now have I kept thy word. The proud have forged a lie against me ; but I will keep thy commandments with my whole heart. It is...