Jacob's Prayer for the Sons of Joseph
J. Burns, D. D. Genesis 48:15-16 And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk… I. THE GLORIOUS PERSONAGE ADDRESSED. "The Angel," &c. 1. The title of this glorious personage. 2. His achievements. II. THE INTERESTING PRAYER PRESENTED. 1. What is sought? "Bless." (1) Knowledge and wisdom. (2) Genuine religion. (3) That God may make them extensively useful. 2. Who should thus pray? (1) Lovers of their species. (2) Patriots. (3) Parents. (4) Sunday-school teachers. (5) Fellow. Christians. All who love Jesus Christ. 3. The manner of presenting this supplication. (1) Under a consciousness of the necessity of the Divine blessing. (2) In strong faith. (3) In connection with our own efforts. (J. Burns, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And he blessed Joseph, and said, God, before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God which fed me all my life long unto this day, WEB: He blessed Joseph, and said, "The God before whom my fathers Abraham and Isaac did walk, the God who has fed me all my life long to this day,