Mark 4:5 And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: The short and pathetic history of some who are called revival converts. They are charmed but not changed; much excites, but not truly converted. These are they that "have no root in themselves, and so endure but for a time" (Mark 4:17). Their root is in the crowd, the fine music, the lively stir, the hearty companionships of the gospel meeting. The Moravians every Sabbath offer up this prayer, "From light-minded swarming, deliver us, good God." (J. Wells.) Parallel Verses KJV: And some fell on stony ground, where it had not much earth; and immediately it sprang up, because it had no depth of earth: |
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