AHAB GOVERNED BY JEZEBEL from Elijah the Tishbite by Dr E W. Krummacher 1796-1868 A great many persons, in every age, are thus led blindfold by human influence. The chains with which the prince of darkness binds mankind to his yoke and banner, are not always the grosser vices and lusts: he secures thousands of …
Author: Krummacher
THE STARTLED PREACHER from Elijah the Tishbite by Dr E W Krummacher 1796-1868 There was, some years ago, not far from this place, a very gifted preacher, who for several years preached with great earnestness and success the doctrine of the cross; and who, on that very account, was violently opposed. One of his opponents, …
THE MODERN BAAL A miserable deity indeed—a mere nonentity was their idol, Baal, for “an idol is nothing in the world.” And does the favourite deity of this enlightened age deserve any better name? Is the god of the Bible-hating and froward generation of the present day—is the god of most of our philosophers and …
A CALL NEEDED Elijah found Elisha behind the plough. It is not without meaning that this is mentioned in the history. Here then we have a pleasing picture of a man, who, notwithstanding the gifts with which he was endowed, continued lowly in his own eyes, and led a humble and unassuming life. How many, …