The Conversion of the World
J. A. James. Psalm 67:1-7 God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine on us; Selah.… I. THE PRINCIPLES THAT PERVADE THIS BEAUTIFUL PRAYER. 1. Humility-here is no claim for justice, no word of merit, but a cry for mercy. 2. Patriotism. It is a prayer by Jews for Jews. And we may take the words for ourselves. 3. Mercy, regard for others. 4. Piety. II. THE OBJECT OF THIS PRAYER — the conversion of the world. The world for Christ. This is what we are bidden seek, and for which provision has been made. There must be room for the world in your hearts, your prayers, your purses. Sink not down into a littleness which belongs not to the missionary enterprise. But for the unfaithfulness of the Church the world would have been converted ere now. III. THE MEANS BY WHICH THIS OBJECT IS TO BE ACCOMPLISHED. This country must be blessed in order that it may bless the world; our Churches must be blessed, in order that they may bless the country; we ministers must be blessed, in order that we may be a blessing to the Churches (J. A. James.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.} God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah. WEB: May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah.