Ashtabula weekly telegraph. [volume] (Ashtabula, Ohio) 1853-1873, 1864-01-09

rous name1 Chron. Ixixth Chap llth IL 18th Vers
These are the reflections of one whose eff.
forts in good cause had been crowned with
abundant success.
The reins of government were about 10 pass
from David into the hands of Solomon, TO
whom was committed the labor of building the
temple.
After David bad charged upon Solomon
things essential to an upright aud acceptable
ruler, he proceeds to give directions respecting
the temple--,he pattern Of it, the various ma
teriais to be used, aud the means of help. 1t
Was vast responsibility for one man. though
king, to accept. But there were influences, hu
man and divine, to sustain him. God had spo
ken, and thrice had David added - BE
strong and of good courage, dread not nor be
dismayed. For the Lord God, even my
God will be with thee: he will not fail thee
uor forsake thee, until thou hast finished al
the work of the service Of the house of the
Lord. And behold the courses of the priests
aud eyities, even they shall be with thee, for
all the service Of the house of God, and there
shall be with thee for all manner of workman
ship every willing, sklful man, for any manner
oil service; also the princes, and all the people
will be wholly at thy commandment"
David then called upon the people for their
contributions. himself giving liberay to for
ward the enterprise. His call was responded
to, his example was initiated. and so great was
the SUN total Of their offerings that. both be
aud the people "rejoced with great joy" .7L
seemed willing to aid, and encourage the good
work, and show heart felt sympathy.
| 1t was on such an occasion that David gives
utterance to bis feelings in the language Of the
text. He connected every good aud every de-
srable event with God, who is exalted as head
above ALL" The remarkable success which had
attended his labors, the readiness with which
the people complied with bis invitation and
consecra,ed their substance TO the work OF the
Lord, drew forth sentiments of admiration aud
praise. He saw the hand Of God in every
blessing bestowed. The vast store of riches
which were SO willingly offered, the uni
ted strength, zeal and energy Of the people,
who rejoiced together in the prosecution oil
their work. led him to recognize God as reign
iug over all 10 wisdom, power and might, and
as dispensing every present and prospective
good Having such enlarged views OF Gods
supervision aud bene6cieGt regard, he b I'D also
great reason to thank aud praise Gods glo
rious name
To a marvellous extent, may lie traced par
alle between the blessings bestowed upon us
and the people Of Israel. The purport of the
proclamations rec eived from Stale and Ma
tiopal rulers. is. tina. the people do this day al
low their thoughts aud feelings to flow 10 q
current with those Of the psalmist.
Be il ours, therefore, TO see how the Lord
has blessed us, and to thank and praise Hi:
glorious name. While we feel afflicted by
His judgments which are abroad in the land
be il ours to note some of the mercies which
have fallen to our lot 10 the midst of deserved
wrath
We daily aud hourly rejoice in blessings the
source Of which, we are prone to forget Emin
emily selfish. as well as perous TO morals mus
it be with any people in an enlightened state
to overlook or forget the causes for gratitude
which multiply on every haud. II We have nc
just apprehension Of we shall have no sense o
obligation for bestowed blessings.
What then have we to-day TO bs thankful
for.
II We love aud value life. sod what sustain'
life. We have occasion to thank and praise th,
Lord for plentiful havvess