Note (return) — Rev. ANDREW LEE, A.M. (continued 4)

First a supposition that sins may be atoned and mankind allowed to continue in them, if they will come up to the price. The country of Moab abounded with flocks, particularly with sheep; [65] it abounded also with oil; and Balak supposed that the divine favor might be obtained by sacrifices of this kind—by a profusion of them—thousands of ram, and ten thousands of rivers of oil. He knew himself a sinner—he knew that he had taken part against the God of Israel; had served other gods, who were his rivals. But now he saw his need of the divine favor and he wished to purchase it—at any price, to purchase it. He was ready to pay for his sins; only waited to know the price, and he would make the payment!