...Trapp here produces a like metaphor from the holy Scriptures; " My doctrine shall drop as the " rainj my speech shall distil as " the dew, as the small...herb, and as the " showers upon the grass." Deut. xxxii. 2. P. VIRGILII MARONIS BUCOLIC OR UM ÉCLOGA QUARTA. POLLIO. »SlCELIDES Musse paullo majora...

...humility, and upward in heavenly mindedness ! Let the doctrine of God's word this day drop on my soul, as " the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass," that I may wax taller in grace, and stronger in faith and love. This day I should be " going from strength...

..." Give ear, O ye heavens," says he, " and I will speak ; and hear, O earth, the words of my mouth. My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall...the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass : because I will publish the name of the Lord : ascribe ye greatness unto our God. He is the Rock,...

...upon the grass, that tarrieth not for man, nor waitethfor the sons of men. Micah, 5. 7. Moses says, My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall...dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as showers upon the grass : because I will publish the name of the Lord: ascribe ye greatness unto our...

...shinings after rain, are to the fields, that the! word and ordinances of God are to the souls of men. "My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall distil' as the dew, as the small rain upon therfender herb, and as the showers upon. the grass," Deut. xxxii. . 2. " For as the rain cometh down,...

...Jerusalem, — of the willingness of Jesus to save them from, their sins, &c. &c. " His speech distilled as the dew, as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass." Though I could not understand all 'that he said, I was humbled, atlecteil, and profited thereby. 2...

...attractive gentleness, the most touching kindness. " His doctrine dropped as the rain ; his speech distilled as the dew ; as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass." The prediction of the prophet was accomplished in him : " He shall not strive nor cry, neither shall...

...every thing was gentle and unappalling. " His doctrine dropped as the rain : his speech distilled a* the dew : as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass." Let us review this sermon of our Lord, of Him who " taught with authority," explaining the several...

...as the rain ;" so spread the " speech " which " distils as the dew," — grateful and insinuating " as the small rain upon the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass." The important section, " JAMES I. to the COMMONWEALTH," is introduced by the following syllabus : —...

...thoughts and intents of the heart. (4 Heb. 12.) 13. What are the blessed influences of God's holy word? My doctrine shall drop as the rain, my speech shall...the tender herb, and as the showers upon the grass. (32 £)eu. 2.) 14. Isthe word of God fruitful and successful? As the rain cometh down, and the snow...