(Jer. 14:21.)

This remarkable language is used by the prophet at a time of chastening under the hand of God -a chastening which was richly deserved by the people. He acknowledges the righteousness of God in it, but in connection with that confession appeals to His unchanging character. He does not merely appeal to God’s mercy and love; nor does he use the people’s low condition as the great motive with Him. Rather, his appeal is to His throne, the throne of His glory. Righteousness and judgment are the foundation of that throne. Should He fail to uphold, to preserve His blood-bought people-that throne of glory would be disgraced. What holy boldness, what effectual intercession! It is similar to that of Moses, when Israel had provoked the Lord to anger (Num. 14:) and He threatened to cut them off from being a nation,-" Then the Egyptians shall hear it; "or like Joshua’s plea at Ai (Josh. 7:), "What wilt thou do unto thy great name?"

Yes, beloved brethren, our salvation and eternal security are indissolubly linked with the throne of God’s glory. We often need chastening and reproof, but as soon would the throne of God be disgraced, as one of the least or most unworthy of His people perish. What security is ours! What rest!

" Our hearts have peace that can never fail,
‘Tis the Lamb on high, ore the throne."

Let the walk, partake of that stability. "Wherefore we receiving a kingdom which cannot be moved, let us have grace whereby we may serve God acceptably, with reverence and godly fear."