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great work harmoniously. That which appears to finite minds entangled
and complicated, the Lord’s hand can keep in perfect order. He can
devise ways and means to thwart the purposes of wicked men, and He
will bring to confusion the counsels of them that plot mischief against
His people.
Brethren, it is no time now for mourning and despair, no time to
yield to doubt and unbelief. Christ is not now a Saviour in Joseph’s
new tomb, closed with a great stone and sealed with the Roman seal;
we have a risen Saviour. He is the King, the Lord of hosts; He sitteth
between the cherubim; and amid the strife and tumult of nations He
guards His people still. He who ruleth in the heavens is our Saviour. He
measures every trial. He watches the furnace fire that must test every
soul. When the strongholds of kings shall be overthrown, when the
arrows of God’s wrath shall strike through the hearts of His enemies,
His people will be safe in His hands.