I. The example for us.

(1) Of how all natural and human ties and affections are to be

subordinated to doing God's will.

Obedience to Him is the first and main thing to which everything else

bows, and which determines everything.

If others compete or interfere, reject them.

Out of that common obedience new ties are formed among men.

(2) Of how all these ties may be doubled in power and preciousness by

being based on that obedience.

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