Charles Spurgeon Commentary 1 Samuel 12:20-22

"And Samuel said unto the people, Fear not; ye have indeed done all this evil; yet turn not aside from following Jehovah, but serve Jehovah with all your heart: and turn ye not aside; for [then would ye go] after vain things which cannot profit nor deliver, for they are vain. For Jehovah will not forsake his people for his great name`s sake, because it hath pleased Jehovah to make you a people unto himself." — 1 Samuel 12:20-22 (ASV)

How gently the old prophet speaks! What a change from the pealing thunder to this gracious voice! It seems like the clear shining after rain.