The Spiritual Condition of Man
S. Drew, M. A. Isaiah 42:16 And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known… I. THE SUBJECTS OF DIVINE GRACE. II. THE OPERATIONS OF DIVINE GRACE. There are more paths than one. The path of repentance is followed by. the path of faith in Jesus — faith in the truths of the Gospel — faith in the promises of God. There is another path, which, by nature, is "not known" — the path of obedience. They are led in the way of holiness. III. THE EFFECTS OF DIVINE GRACE. "I Will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight." Who can make darkness light before them but the Fountain, the Author, the Source of light and life and being, and all the blessings connected with life? (S. Drew, M. A.) Parallel Verses KJV: And I will bring the blind by a way that they knew not; I will lead them in paths that they have not known: I will make darkness light before them, and crooked things straight. These things will I do unto them, and not forsake them. WEB: I will bring the blind by a way that they don't know. I will lead them in paths that they don't know. I will make darkness light before them, and crooked places straight. I will do these things, and I will not forsake them.