I. God prevents us with the blessings of His goodness when we come into the world.
II. When we become personal transgressors.
III. When we enter upon the duties and the cares of mature life.
IV. When, in the general course of life, we enter upon new paths.
V. In the dark valley of the shadow of death.
VI. By giving us many mercies without our asking for them.
VII. By opening to us the gate of heaven, and by storing heaven with every provision for our blessedness.
S. Martin, Westminster Chapel Pulpit,1st series, No. 2.
References: Psalms 21:3. Preacher's Monthly,vol. v., p. 15; J. E. Vaux, Sermon Notes,4th series, p. 62.