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A Discourse on Meekness and Qui
Matthew Henry
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A Discourse on Meekness and Qui — Matthew Henry.
Author: Matthew Henry
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1understanding bowed to every divine truth, and the will to every
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min2that also is the will of God concerning us.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min3displeasing to sense and opposing our worldly interests, meekness
pp. 7–8 · ≈ 6 min4are quite at a loss what God is about to do with us—His way is in the
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min5whenever anything occurs that is provoking. As it is the work of
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min6provocation, so as at no time to express our displeasure except upon
pp. 11–13 · ≈ 8 min7peace may not be disturbed by any outward provocation. No doubt a
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min8bridle" when the heart is hot. Even when there may be occasion for a
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min9continue. As it keeps us from being soon angry, so it teaches us when
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min10others, which property of meekness we have especially occasion for
pp. 17–18 · ≈ 6 min11masters well in all things, "not answering again," for that is
pp. 19–20 · ≈ 6 min12expedient to turn away wrath, while grievous words do but stir up
pp. 21–25 · ≈ 15 min13passions are like stormy winds in the soul, they toss and hurry it, and
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min14whose sin and punishment both lie in the unruliness of their own
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min15observable happiness of Asa's reign, that "in his days the land was
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min16Psalmist's comparison: "I have behaved," or rather, I have composed,
pp. 28–30 · ≈ 8 min17names of high and mighty conquerors make in the records of fame!
pp. 31–32 · ≈ 6 min18the symmetry, harmony, and agreement of all the parts: now what is
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min19"an adorning" much more excellent and valuable than gold, pearls, or
pp. 34–35 · ≈ 6 min20despised by the noblemen of the age as cowardice and lowliness, and
pp. 36–38 · ≈ 9 min21"patience" which our Lord Jesus prescribes to us as necessary to the
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 6 min22comfort of human life. Man was intended to be a sociable creature,
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 3 min23quintessence of all happiness, and that without which all our other
pp. 42–43 · ≈ 6 min24in these enjoyments. His peace is not only sweet but safe and secure;
pp. 44–45 · ≈ 5 min25is quoted from Psa. 37:11, and is almost the only express promise of
pp. 46–49 · ≈ 11 min26so for all religious exercises. There was no noise of axes and
pp. 50–51 · ≈ 5 min27may call us. Those who are quiet themselves, cannot but be easy to
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 5 min28please to dispose of us. Those who, through grace, are enabled to
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 3 min29arise because of the word—which is no foreign supposition—the
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 3 min30"there the wicked cease from troubling." Those that were most
pp. 56–59 · ≈ 10 min31meekness. It is spoken to the praise of Him who is the great ruler of
pp. 60–61 · ≈ 5 min32fair to their mind, they are fretting and vexing, and their hearts are
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 3 min33of meekness that there are in the church so many pulpit and paper
pp. 63–64 · ≈ 5 min34the meek: "Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth—seek meekness."
pp. 65–66 · ≈ 5 min35holy and beloved, meekness." It is one of the members of the new
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 3 min36Meekness is there put in opposition to those foolish and hurtful lusts
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min37subjects which Paul directs a young minister to preach upon. "Put
pp. 69–71 · ≈ 9 min38nor to be ourselves disturbed by others: be ambitious of this, as the
pp. 72–73 · ≈ 5 min39faithful. As he was famous for faith, so was he for meekness; for the
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 3 min40which, more than in any other, he excelled. This testimony the Holy
pp. 75–76 · ≈ 6 min41feeble shall be as David." In this, as in other instances, he was a man
pp. 77–78 · ≈ 6 min42to have been warm and eager, which made him eminently active and
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min43quietness of spirit; all the rest had their spots, but here is a copy
pp. 80–81 · ≈ 6 min44His whole will, and standing complete in it. In His commanding will,
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min45Him. With what remarkable instances of mildness, gentleness, and
pp. 82–83 · ≈ 6 min46Him. The whole story of His life is filled with instances of invincible
pp. 84–86 · ≈ 8 min47"If a man is overtaken in a fault," that is, if he is surprised by a
pp. 87–88 · ≈ 5 min48deserves rebuke, and meet those that are so just and kind as to give it
pp. 89–90 · ≈ 6 min49prescribed to ministers that they "must not strive, but be gentle to all
pp. 91–92 · ≈ 6 min50"Be ready always to give an answer"—to make your defense or
pp. 93–94 · ≈ 6 min51that persecution which all that will live godly in Christ Jesus must
pp. 95–96 · ≈ 5 min52peace. The comfort that a man has in governing himself is much
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min53not many of us should be masters. Jas. 3:2. It would help to subdue
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min54world, we must not expect to converse with angels, or the spirits of
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min55puts himself into the number: We all offend. We offend God; if we
pp. 99–99 · ≈ 3 min56Your hand, O Lord," or rather tools in Your hand; which are "Your
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min57and graciously improved, good may be gotten by it. If we have but
pp. 101–102 · ≈ 6 min58deliberate repentance. We find David often remembering with regret
pp. 103–104 · ≈ 6 min59God, and a meek and quiet spirit is so. No principle has such a
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min60The more the world is crucified to us, the more our corrupt passions
pp. 106–107 · ≈ 5 min61covenants against it. If our rash anger were more bitter to us in the
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 3 min62against it. While we are so very apt to offend in this matter, we have
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 3 min63so in our converse with men, "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive
pp. 110–110 · ≈ 3 min64meekness and quietness of spirit. It is a part of that loveliness which
pp. 111–111 · ≈ 3 min65Inquire what command you have gained over your passions, and
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min66prescribes it as a preservative against foolish passion, to "make no
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min67Christ, and Him crucified, we would experience more of the
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min68You meet with many things now that disturb and disquiet you, and
pp. 114–116 · ≈ 7 min
pp. 6–6 · ≈ 3 min2that also is the will of God concerning us.
pp. 7–7 · ≈ 3 min3displeasing to sense and opposing our worldly interests, meekness
pp. 7–8 · ≈ 6 min4are quite at a loss what God is about to do with us—His way is in the
pp. 9–9 · ≈ 3 min5whenever anything occurs that is provoking. As it is the work of
pp. 10–10 · ≈ 3 min6provocation, so as at no time to express our displeasure except upon
pp. 11–13 · ≈ 8 min7peace may not be disturbed by any outward provocation. No doubt a
pp. 14–14 · ≈ 3 min8bridle" when the heart is hot. Even when there may be occasion for a
pp. 15–15 · ≈ 3 min9continue. As it keeps us from being soon angry, so it teaches us when
pp. 16–16 · ≈ 3 min10others, which property of meekness we have especially occasion for
pp. 17–18 · ≈ 6 min11masters well in all things, "not answering again," for that is
pp. 19–20 · ≈ 6 min12expedient to turn away wrath, while grievous words do but stir up
pp. 21–25 · ≈ 15 min13passions are like stormy winds in the soul, they toss and hurry it, and
pp. 26–26 · ≈ 3 min14whose sin and punishment both lie in the unruliness of their own
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min15observable happiness of Asa's reign, that "in his days the land was
pp. 27–27 · ≈ 3 min16Psalmist's comparison: "I have behaved," or rather, I have composed,
pp. 28–30 · ≈ 8 min17names of high and mighty conquerors make in the records of fame!
pp. 31–32 · ≈ 6 min18the symmetry, harmony, and agreement of all the parts: now what is
pp. 33–33 · ≈ 3 min19"an adorning" much more excellent and valuable than gold, pearls, or
pp. 34–35 · ≈ 6 min20despised by the noblemen of the age as cowardice and lowliness, and
pp. 36–38 · ≈ 9 min21"patience" which our Lord Jesus prescribes to us as necessary to the
pp. 39–40 · ≈ 6 min22comfort of human life. Man was intended to be a sociable creature,
pp. 41–41 · ≈ 3 min23quintessence of all happiness, and that without which all our other
pp. 42–43 · ≈ 6 min24in these enjoyments. His peace is not only sweet but safe and secure;
pp. 44–45 · ≈ 5 min25is quoted from Psa. 37:11, and is almost the only express promise of
pp. 46–49 · ≈ 11 min26so for all religious exercises. There was no noise of axes and
pp. 50–51 · ≈ 5 min27may call us. Those who are quiet themselves, cannot but be easy to
pp. 52–53 · ≈ 5 min28please to dispose of us. Those who, through grace, are enabled to
pp. 54–54 · ≈ 3 min29arise because of the word—which is no foreign supposition—the
pp. 55–55 · ≈ 3 min30"there the wicked cease from troubling." Those that were most
pp. 56–59 · ≈ 10 min31meekness. It is spoken to the praise of Him who is the great ruler of
pp. 60–61 · ≈ 5 min32fair to their mind, they are fretting and vexing, and their hearts are
pp. 62–62 · ≈ 3 min33of meekness that there are in the church so many pulpit and paper
pp. 63–64 · ≈ 5 min34the meek: "Seek the Lord, all you meek of the earth—seek meekness."
pp. 65–66 · ≈ 5 min35holy and beloved, meekness." It is one of the members of the new
pp. 67–67 · ≈ 3 min36Meekness is there put in opposition to those foolish and hurtful lusts
pp. 68–68 · ≈ 3 min37subjects which Paul directs a young minister to preach upon. "Put
pp. 69–71 · ≈ 9 min38nor to be ourselves disturbed by others: be ambitious of this, as the
pp. 72–73 · ≈ 5 min39faithful. As he was famous for faith, so was he for meekness; for the
pp. 74–74 · ≈ 3 min40which, more than in any other, he excelled. This testimony the Holy
pp. 75–76 · ≈ 6 min41feeble shall be as David." In this, as in other instances, he was a man
pp. 77–78 · ≈ 6 min42to have been warm and eager, which made him eminently active and
pp. 79–79 · ≈ 3 min43quietness of spirit; all the rest had their spots, but here is a copy
pp. 80–81 · ≈ 6 min44His whole will, and standing complete in it. In His commanding will,
pp. 82–82 · ≈ 3 min45Him. With what remarkable instances of mildness, gentleness, and
pp. 82–83 · ≈ 6 min46Him. The whole story of His life is filled with instances of invincible
pp. 84–86 · ≈ 8 min47"If a man is overtaken in a fault," that is, if he is surprised by a
pp. 87–88 · ≈ 5 min48deserves rebuke, and meet those that are so just and kind as to give it
pp. 89–90 · ≈ 6 min49prescribed to ministers that they "must not strive, but be gentle to all
pp. 91–92 · ≈ 6 min50"Be ready always to give an answer"—to make your defense or
pp. 93–94 · ≈ 6 min51that persecution which all that will live godly in Christ Jesus must
pp. 95–96 · ≈ 5 min52peace. The comfort that a man has in governing himself is much
pp. 97–97 · ≈ 3 min53not many of us should be masters. Jas. 3:2. It would help to subdue
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min54world, we must not expect to converse with angels, or the spirits of
pp. 98–98 · ≈ 3 min55puts himself into the number: We all offend. We offend God; if we
pp. 99–99 · ≈ 3 min56Your hand, O Lord," or rather tools in Your hand; which are "Your
pp. 100–100 · ≈ 3 min57and graciously improved, good may be gotten by it. If we have but
pp. 101–102 · ≈ 6 min58deliberate repentance. We find David often remembering with regret
pp. 103–104 · ≈ 6 min59God, and a meek and quiet spirit is so. No principle has such a
pp. 105–105 · ≈ 3 min60The more the world is crucified to us, the more our corrupt passions
pp. 106–107 · ≈ 5 min61covenants against it. If our rash anger were more bitter to us in the
pp. 108–108 · ≈ 3 min62against it. While we are so very apt to offend in this matter, we have
pp. 109–109 · ≈ 3 min63so in our converse with men, "Do not be hasty in word or impulsive
pp. 110–110 · ≈ 3 min64meekness and quietness of spirit. It is a part of that loveliness which
pp. 111–111 · ≈ 3 min65Inquire what command you have gained over your passions, and
pp. 112–112 · ≈ 3 min66prescribes it as a preservative against foolish passion, to "make no
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min67Christ, and Him crucified, we would experience more of the
pp. 113–113 · ≈ 3 min68You meet with many things now that disturb and disquiet you, and
pp. 114–116 · ≈ 7 min
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