I. Instances of the loving-kindness and mercy of God.
1. The unfolding of a plan of salvation for sinners through His well-beloved Son.
2. The furnishing so fully of the means necessary to salvation.
(1) Birth in a Christian land.
(2) The Bible.
(3) Preaching of the gospel.
3. Temporal blessings.
II. The thanks-giving that is due.
III. This goodness ought to lead us to repentance. We ought to improve both the temporal and spiritual privileges we enjoy to the promotion of His glory. (Alex. Davidson.)
