Acts 16:13 And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down… I. HOW WE OUGHT TO HEAR IT. 1. Collectedly, away from the distractions of the world; Lydia went out of the city. 2. With a heart consecrated by prayer: Lydia went to prayer. 3. With an eager expectation of what the Lord will give: the Lord opened her heart. II. HOW WE OUGHT TO KEEP IT. 1. Not resting satisfied with a mere temporary impression, but walking with the Lord in true fellowship of life: Lydia was baptized. 2. Endeavouring to convey to others our newly acquired faith: with Lydia, her house is baptized. 3. Labouring to pay our debt of gratitude to the Lord by self-sacrificing love to our neighbour: Lydia constrained her benefactors to come to her house. (Lisco.) Parallel Verses KJV: And on the sabbath we went out of the city by a river side, where prayer was wont to be made; and we sat down, and spake unto the women which resorted thither. |
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