1 Chronicles 26

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XXVI.—Great order ought to take place in Christ’s church; and great care with respect to the admission or dismissal of members, or approaches to and returns from solemn work. What distinguished blessings attend those, who, like Obed-edom, are careful of God’s ark and interests in a day of distress! It is proper to bestow on works of piety and charity what God bestows upon us in extraordinary favours; and to preserve care. fully whatever is dedicated to the Lord. While our life continues there is always something to be done for God. And, the nearer our end approaches, the greater ought to be our industry in doing good. They bid fair to be a happy nation who are taught to fear God and honour the king. And those parts of nations and churches which are weakest and most exposed ought to be taken particular care of