THE SONG OF MOSES. 231 



And I heard, oh so faintly because of my dulness 

 of hearing the refrain of that glorious song which 

 had not yet ceased to re-echo, even through the wide 

 portals of heaven, one thousand five hundred years 

 after, as John tells us : " The Lord is my strength and 

 song, and He is become my salvation. Thy right hand, 

 O Lord, hath dashed in pieces the enemy. Who is 

 like unto thee, O Lord, among the gods ? Who is like 

 thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing 

 wonders. The Lord shall reign forever and ever." 



And then comes the murmuring at Marah and Elim 

 both places quite near us during the day and then 

 Sinai with all its glories glories which are increasing 

 every hour, as truth wins its way among men. There 

 was laid the foundation of practical righteousness. 

 There the true germ of all correct legislation. There 

 was given to humanity the true balance whereby each 

 can weigh himself, and, seeing his deficiency, may 

 come to Christ. There was made known to man as 

 never before the majesty and holiness of God. 



What thoughts arise as we look out upon that holy 

 mount ! As we looked, dark clouds had once more 

 gathered round about its lofty head. A storm was 

 evidently approaching. Is He angry with us while 

 our polluted lips talk far too flippantly of Him and 

 His great glory ? Lo ! there is the sign of his mercy. 



