THE OBJECTS OF THE DIVINE FAVOUR Isaiah 66:1. _Thus saith the_ LORD, _the heaven is My throne, &c._ In opposition to their formality, &c., a great truth is here asserted; viz.: That the special object of Jehovah’s gracious regard is the contrite and lowly spirit, who, with reverence and godly fear... [ Continue Reading ]
ACCEPTABLE WORSHIP Isaiah 66:5. _Hear the Word of the Lord, ye that tremble, &c._ In all ages, true and false professors of religion have been found within the precincts of the Church. So in Isaiah’s time, &c. The hypocritical party, instead of being humbled, &c., grew bolder in sin, and presumed... [ Continue Reading ]
TRAVAILING FOR SOULS Isaiah 66:8. _As soon as Zion travailed, she brought forth, &c._ That we may obtain a clear, comprehensive, and impressive view of the doctrine involved in this declaration, let us inquire—I. _What does this travail of the Church imply?_ Intense prayerful desire for the salvat... [ Continue Reading ]
DIVINE CONSOLATION Isaiah 66:13. _As one whom his mother comforteth, so will I comfort you, &c._ I. THE CONSOLATION PROMISED. 1. Divine in its origin. 2. Rational in its nature—intelligent, consistent with reason, as well as according to faith. 3. Free in its bestowment. 4. Select in its subjects... [ Continue Reading ]
THE LORD’S HAND REVEALED Isaiah 66:14. _The hand of the_ LORD _shall be known toward His servants_. I. _Some of the ways the hand of the Lord makes itself known toward His servants._ 1. In the character they bear. 2. In the work they do. 3. In the sufferings they endure. 4. In all the triumphs of... [ Continue Reading ]