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I. THAT GOD'S RULE OVER THE WORLD SUFFERS THE RIGHTEOUS TO BE GRIEVOUSLY OPPRESSED BY THE WICKED.

1. Joseph was the subject of cruel envy.

2. Joseph was the subject of the vilest calumny.

II. THAT GOD'S RULE OVER THE WORLD AFFORDS THE RIGHTEOUS AMPLE SUPPORT, EVEN UNDER THE GREATEST TRIALS OF LIFE. Joseph had three things in that dungeon to support him.

1. The approbation of his own conscience.

2. The respect of his circle.

3. The special presence of his God.

III. THAT GOD'S RULE OVER THE WORLD WORKS OUT THE GOOD OF THE RIGHTEOUS BY EVERY VARIETY OF INSTRUMENTALITY.

1. The evil passions of men.

2. The apparent accidents of life.

3. The mental visions of men.

4. The system of material nature.Lessons:

1. The shortness of our trials compared with our destiny.

2. The unimportance of worldly condition compared with our moral character.

3. Greatness, however depressed and obscured, must rise one day through all obstructions to its rightful sovereignty.

(Homilist.)

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KJV: And it came to pass, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spake unto him, saying, After this manner did thy servant to me; that his wrath was kindled.

WEB: It happened, when his master heard the words of his wife, which she spoke to him, saying, "This is what your servant did to me," that his wrath was kindled.