...delivered by the prophet Jeremiah; ' Thus faith the Lord, Let not the ' wife man glory in his wifdom, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let...riches. But let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he underftandeth and knoweth me, that I am the Lord which exercife loving-kindnefs, judgment,...

...truly wise who is " wise to salvation.'' In this excellent knowledge you are allowed to glory ; for " thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in...glory in this, that he understandeth and knoweth me," &c. Oh, 12 SERMON XL. be thankful to Him who hath called you out of darkness into this marvellous light....

...WASHINGTON an indelible impreflion. " Thus faith the LORD, Let not the wife man glory in his wifdcm, neither let the mighty man glory in his might, let...riches : but let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he underftandeth and knoweth me, that I am the LORD which exercife loving-kindnefs, judgment and...

...in a boast* ing and profane manner, left on the mind of young Washington an indelible impression. " Thus saith the Lord, Let not the wise man glory in...glory in his might ; let not the rich man glory in his riches ; $ut let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he understand-eth and knoweth me, that...

...SERMON XVI. \ ON THE GROUNDS OF PRIDE. JEREMIAH ix. 23, 24. Thus, saith the Lord, Let not the ivise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man...riches. But, let him that glorieth, glory in this, that he unserstandeth, and knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercise loving kindness, judgment,...

...desolation of their country by the Chaldean hosts, i glorious immortality. " But let him that glorietl), glory in this, " that he understandeth and knoweth...righteousness in " the earth ; for in these things 1 delight, saith the Lord."— As if he had said, in all the convulsions of the world and revolutions...

...He calls them to drop themselves for a moment, and to hearken to the voice of God. " Thus saith tin Lord, let not the wise man "glory in his wisdom, neither...glory in his "might, let not the rich man glory in his riches." He wished them to put their confidesce, boast, and hope in repentance, reformation, in...

...Lord, Let not the wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let the mighty man glory in hismight, let not the rich man glory in his riches : but let him that...that I am the Lord which exercise loving kindness, judgement, aud righteousness, in the earth ; for iu these things I delight, saith the Lord. Zephaniah....

...approved, but whom the Lord commendeth. 8 Thus faith the Lord ; Let not the wife Man glory in his Wifdom ; neither let the mighty Man glory in his Might ; let...Riches : But let him that glorieth, glory in this, That he knoweth me, that I am the Lord, which exercife Loving-kindnefs, Judgment, and Righteoufnefs,...

...honour due to his name. But now this * Rom. iv. 2, is prevented. The word of the Lord is, " Let not the ' ' wise man glory in his wisdom, neither let...understandeth and knoweth me, that I am " the Lord*." For whatever outward advantages some may seem to possess, as to the things of God they stand altogether...