Well may our God be glorious in the eyes of his people! Look at the wonders he has wrought for us, in us, and through us.

For us—the Lord Jesus upon Calvary routed every foe! He broke all the weapons of the enemy in pieces by his finished work of perfect obedience. By his triumphant resurrection and ascension, he completely overturned the hopes of hell, leading captivity captive, making a public spectacle of our enemies, triumphing over them by his cross. Every arrow of guilt which Satan might have shot at us is broken—for who can lay anything to the charge of God's elect? Vain are the sharp swords of infernal malice and the perpetual battles of the serpent's seed, for in the midst of the church the lame take the prey, and the feeblest warriors are crowned.

The saved may well adore their Lord for his conquests in them! The arrows of our natural hatred are snapped, and the weapons of our rebellion broken. What victories grace has won in our evil hearts! How glorious is Jesus when the will is subdued and sin dethroned! As for our remaining corruptions, they shall sustain an equally sure defeat, and every temptation, and doubt, and fear shall be utterly destroyed. In the Salem of our peaceful hearts, the name of Jesus is great beyond compare: he has won our love, and he shall wear it.

Even thus securely may we look for victories through us. We are more than conquerors through him who loved us! We shall cast down the powers of darkness which are in the world by our faith, and zeal, and holiness. We shall win sinners to Jesus. We shall overturn false systems. We shall convert nations—for God is with us, and none shall stand before us.

This evening let the Christian warrior chant the war song, and prepare for tomorrow's fight. Greater is he that is in us than he that is in the world!