The voices of God at the opening of the world's eras.
I. AT THE OPENING Or CREATION. "And God said, let there be Light."
II. AT THE OPENING OF REDEMPTION. "And God said, I will put enmity between thee and the woman," &c.
III. AT THE OPENING OF THE OLD DISPENSATION. "And God said to Abram, Get thee out of thy country."
IV. AT THE OPENING OF THE CHRISTIAN ERA. "And God said, This is my beloved SON?"
V. AT THE OPENING OF THE ETERNAL STATE God will say, "Come, ye blessed of my Father."—W.
HOMILIES BY W. ROBERTS
Sevenfold promises.
I. OF THE FEE-INCARNATE JEHOVAH TO ABRAM.
1. A great inheritance.
2. A great posterity.
3. A great name.
4. A great blessing.
5. A great alliance.
6. A great defense.
7. A great influence.
II. OF THE INCARNATE WORD TO HIS DISCIPLES.
1. The kingdom of heaven.
2. Divine consolation.
3. Inheritance of the earth.
4. Divine satisfaction.
5. Divine mercy.
6. The vision of God.
7. A place in God's family (see Matthew 5:1-9).
III. OF THE GLORIFIED CHRIST TO HIS CHURCH.
1. The tree of life.
2. A crown of life.
3. Hidden manna, the white stone, and a new name.
4. Power over the nations, and the morning star.
5. White raiment.
6. The distinction of being made a pillar in God's temple.
7. A seat on Christ's throne (see Revelation 2:1-29; Revelation 3:1-22.).—W.