Ezra 7:27-28 - Homilies By J.a. Macdonald

Aspects of the Divine and human.

I. Aspects of GOD . "Blessed be the Lord God" ( Ezra 7:27 ).

1. He is blessed by devout men.

2. He is the God of our fathers.

3. He puts good things into the hearts of men.

II. Aspects of MANHOOD ( Ezra 7:28 ).

1. Mercy extended. "And hath extended mercy unto me."

2. Influence augmented. "Before the king and his counsellors."

3. Encouragement imparted. "I was strengthened."

4. Enterprise undertaken. "And I gathered together out of Israel," etc.—E.