In order to encourage the prayers of sinners, the Lord displays his glory from "a throne of grace;" here he "waits to be gracious," and to dispense pardon and every blessing, to all who ask them with faith in Jesus Christ. Had he been revealed merely as seated on a throne of glory, sustaining the character of a righteous Law-giver and an impartial Judge, a kind Friend to the obedient, but a terrible Avenger to the rebellious; it might well have been said, "Jehovah reigneth, let the people tremble;" but as he hath made himself known on a mercy-seat as "God in Christ, reconciling the world unto himself," it may be said, "The Lord reigneth, let the earth rejoice."

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