God's Mercy Towards a Dark World
G. Brooks. Luke 1:78 Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high has visited us, I. THE CONDITION OF THE WORLD PREVIOUSLY TO THE ADVENT OF CHRIST. 1. A state of ignorance. 2. A state of danger. II. THE MERCY OF GOD TOWARD THE WORLD IN THAT CONDITION. 1. Undeserved. 2. Unsolicited. 3. Seasonable. III. THE MANNER IN WHICH THE MERCY OF GOD WAS MANIFESTED. 1. He sent His son to enlighten it in its ignorance. 2. He sent His son to guide it in its danger. (G. Brooks.) Parallel Verses KJV: Through the tender mercy of our God; whereby the dayspring from on high hath visited us, WEB: because of the tender mercy of our God, whereby the dawn from on high will visit us,