Destruction of Tyre

    In the destruction of the cities and nations denounced by prophecy, we are not merely to view the fulfilment of prediction, but we are to consider that the thing predicted is to be effected by the Lord, so that the destruction is the Lord's work. "He stretched out his hand over the sea, he shook the kingdoms: The Lord hath given a commandment against the merchant city, to destroy the strongholds thereof." God does the thing: man does it. In doing the work of the Lord, man acts freely; and is justly accountable for doing what is directly appointed for him to do. Philosophy cannot plumb this ocean by its line ; philosophy, therefore, denies what it cannot comprehend. But does she show wisdom in this? No j she manifests her folly. The amount of her unbelief is this—" There is nothing in the ways of the Almighty but what I am able to comprehend." Can there be a purer specimen of Atheism and madness?

    In the accomplishment of the threatenings against the nations, we are also to consider that God usually works in the way of Providence. He works effectually, but in such a manner that his hand is not generally seen. The wisdom of this world sees nothing but the agency of man. Here is the great wisdom of God; he manifests himself in his works of Providence; yet, as in the works of creation, he is not seen.