DISCOURSE: 575 THE REIGN OF CHRIST DESIRED Psalms 45:3._ Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall teach thee terrible things. Thine arrows are sharp i... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 576 BENEFITS ATTENDANT ON HOLINESS Psalms 45:7. _Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness: therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness above thy fellows._ THIS psalm is a nuptial song; wherein Christ, as the heavenly Bridegroom, is celebrated by his Bride,... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 577 THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH AS MARRIED TO CHRIST Psalms 45:10. _Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house. So shall the King greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship thou him._ THE psalm before us is a... [ Continue Reading ]
DISCOURSE: 578 THE CHURCH’S BEAUTY AND HAPPINESS Psalms 45:13. _The King’s daughter is all glorious within; her clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needle-work: the virgins, her companions that follow her shall be brought unto thee: with gladness and rejoic... [ Continue Reading ]