Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 144:12
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Psalms144:12
(first clause). To Young Men. Consider,
1. What is desired on your behalf: "Sons may be as plants", etc.
(a) That you may be respected and valued.
(b) That you may have settled principles and virtues. Plants are not blown hither and thither.
(c) That you may be vigorous and strong in moral power.
2. What is requisite on your part to the accomplishment of this desire.
(a) A good rooting in Christ.
(b) Constant nourishment from the word of God.
(c) The dews of divine grace obtained by prayer.
(d) A resolute tendency within to answer the God appointed purpose of your existence. —J.F.
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