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Editorial
November 6, 1943
Jackson Advocate
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Rev. P. W. Duckworth's editorial affirms God's existence via biblical accounts of creation, quoting Psalms, Isaiah, and Job to highlight divine power, glory, and condescension.
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Religious Corner
BY REV. P. W. DUCKWORTH
In the beginning God created the heaven and the Earth. The first sentence in the divine canon sets us in the presence of him who is the infinite Source of all true blessedness. There is no elaborate argument in proof of the existence of God. The Holy Ghost could not enter upon anything of the kind. God reveals himself. He makes himself known by his works.
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. All Thy works shall praise thee O Lord. Great and marvelous are thy works: Lord God Almighty. None but an infidel would seek an argument in proof of the being of one who by the word of his mouth called worlds into being, and declared himself all wise, the Almighty and the everlasting God. Who but God could create anything. Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names, by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. The Gods of the heathens are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. In the Book of Job we have an appeal of fine description on the part of Jehovah himself, the works of creation as an unanswerable argument in proof of his infinite superiority, and this appeal sets before the understanding the most vivid and convincing demonstration of God's omnipotence, and touches the heart by its amazing condescension. The majesty, the love, the power and tenderness are all divine.
BY REV. P. W. DUCKWORTH
In the beginning God created the heaven and the Earth. The first sentence in the divine canon sets us in the presence of him who is the infinite Source of all true blessedness. There is no elaborate argument in proof of the existence of God. The Holy Ghost could not enter upon anything of the kind. God reveals himself. He makes himself known by his works.
The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament showeth his handiwork. All Thy works shall praise thee O Lord. Great and marvelous are thy works: Lord God Almighty. None but an infidel would seek an argument in proof of the being of one who by the word of his mouth called worlds into being, and declared himself all wise, the Almighty and the everlasting God. Who but God could create anything. Lift up your eyes on high, and behold who has created these things, that bringeth out their host by number: he calleth them all by names, by the greatness of his might, for that he is strong in power; not one faileth. The Gods of the heathens are idols, but the Lord made the heavens. In the Book of Job we have an appeal of fine description on the part of Jehovah himself, the works of creation as an unanswerable argument in proof of his infinite superiority, and this appeal sets before the understanding the most vivid and convincing demonstration of God's omnipotence, and touches the heart by its amazing condescension. The majesty, the love, the power and tenderness are all divine.
What sub-type of article is it?
Moral Or Religious
What keywords are associated?
Gods Existence
Divine Creation
Biblical Proof
Omnipotence
Heavens Glory
What entities or persons were involved?
God
Jehovah
Holy Ghost
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Proof Of God's Existence Through Creation
Stance / Tone
Devout Affirmation Of Divine Omnipotence
Key Figures
God
Jehovah
Holy Ghost
Key Arguments
God Reveals Himself Through His Works
Heavens Declare The Glory Of God
None But An Infidel Would Deny The Creator
Appeal In Book Of Job To Creation As Proof Of God's Superiority