“Thou hast magnified Thy word above all Thy name.” Ps. 138:2.
Note.—God did this by backing His promises with an oath based upon Himself. Heb. 6:13, 14. By this He pledged and placed at stake His name, or character, for the fulfilment of His word.
20. In what is the true poetry of life to be found?
“Thy statutes have been my songs in the house of my pilgrimage.” Ps. 119:54.
21. How long will the word of God endure?
“The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand forever.” Isa. 40:8. “Heaven and earth shall pass away, but My words shall not pass away.” Matt. 24:35.
O Word of God incarnate,
O Wisdom from on high,
O Truth unchanged, unchanging,