For the LORD will not forsake his people for his great name's sake: because it hath pleased the LORD to make you his people.

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Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

It has pleased the Lord to make you his people. —The simple doctrine of election—as far as we can see, based solely on th…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

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.

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

For the Lord will not forsake his people for his great name's sake . ] For the sake of himself, his honour and glory; sho…

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

At Samuel's word, God sent thunder and rain at a time of year when, in that country, such an occurrence was not usually seen. This was to convince …

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