2 Chronicles 7

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. VII.—What pleasure God takes in the earnest and solemn prayer of faith!—he is always ready to give an honourable and gracious return! How infinite is the Majesty of God! What solemn awe the manifestations of his presence do or should produce; and what high praises and cheerful aboundings in the worship of God! Always on this side hell praise is our duty: and, if we delight in God’s service, we shall not think the time long. All our prosperity in our undertakings is from God; and, when we make it glory our first concern, we may expect success. He takes pleasure in the p perity of his servants; and in keeping his commandments there is a g reward. But dreadful is the danger, if, after remarkable favours received, turn again to folly: and terrible the work that obstinate apostasy from makes in nations, churches, and ordinances!