Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 127:3

Sermon by Thomas Manton. Works: vol. 18. pp. 84-95. Nichol's Edition.

Verses 3-5. Children. Consider:

1. The effects of receiving them as a heritage from the Lord. a) Parents will trust in the Lord for their provision and safety. b) Will regard them as a sacred trust from the Lord, of whose care they must render an account. c) Will train them up in the fear of the Lord. d) Will often consult God concerning them. e) Will render them up uncomplainingly when the Lord calls them to himself by death.

2. The effects of their right training. a) They become the parents' joy. b) The permanent record of the parents' wisdom. c) The support and solace of the parents' old age. d) The transmitters of their parents' virtues to another generation; for well trained children become, in their turn, wise parents. —J. F.