This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 Excerpt: ...to be our pleasure. David delighted to make great preparations for the building of the temple, because he loved the Lord, and rejoiced in hisworship. The "fathers" gave willingly: "God loveth a cheerful giver." Solomon's Vision. vision by night. 66. Solomon had a-vision by night. God-appeared to him, and said, " Ask ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1856 Excerpt: ...to be our pleasure. David delighted to make great preparations for the building of the temple, because he loved the Lord, and rejoiced in hisworship. The "fathers" gave willingly: "God loveth a cheerful giver." Solomon's Vision. vision by night. 66. Solomon had a-vision by night. God-appeared to him, and said, " Ask what I shall give thee." Solomon asked for an-understanding heart to judge wisely. God promised to give him-wisdom, and-riches, and honour; and length of days also, if he kept his-statutes. Adonijah again-conspired against Solomon, and was put to death. EXPLANATIONS. vision--a remarkable dream. appeared--showed himself in some visible form to Solomon's mind. understanding heart--that he might be able to settle matters in dispute, and give a wise sentence. wisdom--" length of days is in her right hand; and in her left hand riches & honour." riches, S;c.--" riches and honour are with me, yea durable riches and righteousness." statutes--commandments, laws conspired--plotted, agreed with others. What is a vision? Who had a vision? Who appeared to Solomon? What privilege did the Lord gfre to Solomon? What did Solomon ask for? Why did he ask for an understanding heart? Did God promise to give him anything more? What should Solomon continue to do to receive these blessings-i Who again conspired against king Solomon? What was done to him? PRECEPTIVE LESSONS. While we are young we should resolve, like Solomon, to seek wisdom, both to guide ourselves, and for the good of others. Like him, we should ask God to grant us wisdom and understanding, if we desire to be prosperous and happy;--for wisdom saith, "riches and honour are with me." 67. The Covenant with Hiram. Hiram, king of "Tyre, at...
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