The LORD hath done great things for us; whereof we are glad.
In its setting the verse is the exiles' joy that God acted for them by bringing their captivity to an end, with the decree allowing return to Jerusalem and rebuilding of the temple answering their prayers for promised intervention on Zion's behalf. As a general testimony it declares that the Lord has done great things for his people, and those who have received such deliverance respond with gladness, praise, gratitude and thanksgiving, giving him all the glory for his tender mercy and loving-kindness that turns despair into joy. The glad testimony is to be shared with the world, with the assurance that God will do great things for those who let him.
Remembering what has already been done shows those blessings are only the beginning of what he is willing to do, so works should correspond with faith because unbelief is not honored with rich blessings. The deliverance includes a man freed from demonic power testifying in a procession with the healed and restored in praise. The wonderful works include people being converted, backsliders being reclaimed, and a woman who had been hopelessly insane being healed in answer to prayer.
It is the testimony of educators and teachers in Sabbath and day schools after one year of representing genuine religion before the youth, with the great things done bringing many souls to Christ as precious sheaves for the heavenly garner. This gladness springs from heartfelt devotion, joyousness, freshness and continual growth that proves a vital power and all-pervading influence, leaves a divine impression upon souls, and renews mind and body by refreshing grace. Turning captivity after affliction means raising up sympathizing friends to share burdens and supply wants, giving new life and success to the cause, providing publications just what the work demands and scattering discordant opposition. It also means enabling payment of all debts, and healing cough and pain and soreness of lungs and throat to gradually restore health and strength to preach.
It expresses gratitude for goodness and blessings in being strengthened and blessed through the journey to the camp meeting and the truths heard there. It applies to recognizing merciful work in the history of the work and light given to guide his people even amid hindrances, while sadness is warranted when they fail to follow their Leader. His goodness was seen in sustaining the work at Avondale despite poverty and scarce bread and clothing, moving friends in Africa to provide help. It was also seen in enabling the workers to advance the mission and leave Australia when needed elsewhere, standing as an example of what can be accomplished in a new field.
In its setting the verse is the exiles' joy that God acted for them by bringing their captivity to an end, with the decree allowing return to Jerusalem and rebuilding of the temple answering their prayers for promised intervention on Zion's behalf. As a general testimony it declares that the Lord has done great things for his people, and those who have received such deliverance respond with gladness, praise, gratitude and thanksgiving, giving him all the glory for his tender mercy and loving-kindness that turns despair into joy. The glad testimony is to be shared with the world, with the assurance that God will do great things for those who let him.
Remembering what has already been done shows those blessings are only the beginning of what he is willing to do, so works should correspond with faith because unbelief is not honored with rich blessings. The deliverance includes a man freed from demonic power testifying in a procession with the healed and restored in praise. The wonderful works include people being converted, backsliders being reclaimed, and a woman who had been hopelessly insane being healed in answer to prayer.
It is the testimony of educators and teachers in Sabbath and day schools after one year of representing genuine religion before the youth, with the great things done bringing many souls to Christ as precious sheaves for the heavenly garner. This gladness springs from heartfelt devotion, joyousness, freshness and continual growth that proves a vital power and all-pervading influence, leaves a divine impression upon souls, and renews mind and body by refreshing grace. Turning captivity after affliction means raising up sympathizing friends to share burdens and supply wants, giving new life and success to the cause, providing publications just what the work demands and scattering discordant opposition. It also means enabling payment of all debts, and healing cough and pain and soreness of lungs and throat to gradually restore health and strength to preach.
It expresses gratitude for goodness and blessings in being strengthened and blessed through the journey to the camp meeting and the truths heard there. It applies to recognizing merciful work in the history of the work and light given to guide his people even amid hindrances, while sadness is warranted when they fail to follow their Leader. His goodness was seen in sustaining the work at Avondale despite poverty and scarce bread and clothing, moving friends in Africa to provide help. It was also seen in enabling the workers to advance the mission and leave Australia when needed elsewhere, standing as an example of what can be accomplished in a new field.