Silver and gold the Gods have denied them, whether in mercy or in wrath, I am unable to determine.

O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.

Joy blossoms in our hearts not as we try harder and harder to grow, but as we see more clearly the depth of our sin and understand more fully our helplessness.

For their drink, they draw a liquor from barley or other grain; and ferment the same, so as to make it resemble wine.

Here the sovereignty is exercised by a woman. So notoriously do they degenerate not only from a state of liberty, but even below a state of bondage.

The great mercy of God's grace is forgiveness for all sins.