converting his soul, anointing him though a stripling, to be a king; working deliverance for him, when by a supernatural power upon him, he slew a lion at one time, and a bear at another. Surely as his heart glowed at the reflection, his mouth spoke forth the high praises of the Lord; and as God was his strength, so he had ordained the effects of it for the glory of his own name, that he might be praised and adored, and that the enemies of the Lord and his people might be confounded. This was frequently the case in the wars of David, but particularly while a stripling; and in comparison to men of war, he was but a babe or suckling, when he went to meet Goliah, the gigantic champion of the Philistines, who for forty days gave a challenge to decide the fate of the war by a single combat, defying them to produce a man in the whole army of Israel that dare engage him. The Lord stirred up the mind of this pious youth, this shepherd’s boy, the son of Jesse, to attack this unwieldy monster, near eleven feet high, and covered with brass. David, armed with divine power and skill, and encouraged by his God, went forth to meet the insulting foe, and slung a stone, which being divinely directed, sunk into his forehead, and brought him to the ground. Surely, in reading the whole history, we may see the text evidently fulfilled, and sweetly confirmed; but surely, if the power, glory, and faithfulness of God were so eminently seen in the victory given to this babe; out of whose mouth God was glorified, and his enemies stilled, silenced, overcome, and defeated, how much more so in the instance of David’s Lord, who having taken our nature into union with his divine person, is called the Holy Child, Jesus, (Acts iv, 27) by whom God had ordained his highest glory, the honor of all his perfections, in a way of grace, in the salvation of innumerable millions. And are we not often led to contemplate the appearance of this holy child? When but a babe, as it were, we find him in the temple, disputing with the learned doctors there, hearing them, and asking them questions about many points in the laws of Moses, and probably many important questions concerning the promised Messiah; and all that heard him were astonished at his understanding, and answers. Out of his sacred lips God ordained his _truth_, his _word_, his _will_ should be known. May we not see this accomplished by the mouth of his ministry, miracles, praises, and prayers? And those who were taught of God, wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. His lips were like lilies, dropping sweet-smelling myrrh, when he opened his mouth and taught, and blest his people. Every doctrine he preached, every invitation he gave, every truth he taught, every declaration he made, every word he spoke, was truly blessed, of everlasting importance, and for the glory of God. His prayers and intercessions for his dear people were ever prevalent