The Peril of the Republic of the United States of America - Percy T. Magan

spoiled, and overthroweth the mighty. He removeth
away the speech of the trusty, and taketh away the
understanding of the aged. He poureth contempt
upon princes, and weakeneth the strength of the
mighty. He discovereth deep things out of
darkness, and bringeth out to light the shadow of
death. He increaseth the nations, and destroyeth
them: he enlargeth the nations and straighteneth
them again. He taketh away the heart of the chief
of the people of the earth, and causeth them to
wander in a wilderness where there is no way.
They grope in the dark without light, and he
maketh them to stagger like a drunken man.”(Job
12:17-25)
With every nation, as with every man, an
account is opened on the ledger of life in the record
office above. With unerring accuracy the Infinite
One keeps an account with every kindred and
nation and tongue and tribe and people. “While his
mercy is tendered, with calls to repentance, this
account will remain open; but when the figures
reach a certain amount which God has fixed, the
ministry of his wrath commences. The account is
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