Religious Prosperity
John Clayton. Psalm 118:25-27 Save now, I beseech you, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech you, send now prosperity.… I. WHEREIN DOES IT CONSIST? 1. The preached Word made effectual to salvation. 2. A steadfast, zealous adherence to the leading doctrines of revelation. 3. A universal observance of the duties of religion. 4. Where the bond of union is such as to promise permanent stability. Not custom, nor wealth, but love. 5. Profession in grace, love, humility, and general resemblance to God. II. REASONS WHY THIS SHOULD BE ADOPTED AS A PRAYER. 1. Because this prosperity is from God. 2. And when you look to your own characters, you will find abundant reason for this prayer. 3. Your cordial adoption of this prayer will prove the truth, and promote the growth of your own personal religion. (John Clayton.) Parallel Verses KJV: Save now, I beseech thee, O LORD: O LORD, I beseech thee, send now prosperity. WEB: Save us now, we beg you, Yahweh! Yahweh, we beg you, send prosperity now.