fell, and, in his fall, proclaimed the honor of the God of Israel. The darkness of the moment only afforded an opportunity for the divine glory to shine out in all its brilliancy. The scene was so thoroughly emptied of the creature that the Creator could show Himself in His own proper character. “Man’s extremity was God’s opportunity.” His failure made room for the divine faithfulness. The Philistines had proved stronger than Israel; but Jehovah was stronger than Dagon. Now all this is replete with