_His foundation is in the holy mountains._ A MATERIAL PORTRAIT OF THE SPIRITUAL CHURCH I. It is glorious in its elevation (Psalms 87:1). The spiritual Church is a city set upon a hill. Though elevated it is safe; its foundation is in the everlasting mountains. “Upon this rock,” etc. II. It is spe... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob._ THE GATES OF ZION I. God has always shown a particular respect to houses set apart for His worship. Nor is He less present with us than He was with His ancient worshippers. Now God, dwelling in a tent and a temple, prefigure... [ Continue Reading ]
_Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God._ THE GLORIOUS CITY The inspired singer had the ransomed Church in view, and his soul was stirred by a vision of the new Jerusalem, its regenerated myriads gathered from every nation, and its crucified King, when he broke forth into this eulogy.... [ Continue Reading ]
_And of Zion it shall be said, This and that man was born in her._ THE CHURCH OF TO-DAY I. The chief work and truest dignity of the Church lies in her regeneration and saving energy. In imitation of the example of her Lord, she has reached, and is reaching now, those whom philosophers and poets, s... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord shall count, when He writeth up the people, that this man was born there._ THE LAST CENSUS I. When this dispensation shall come to its close, when the Lord Jesus Christ shall come in the clouds of heaven, then we believe the Lord shall write up His people. What will this writing be? 1.... [ Continue Reading ]
_As well the singers as the players on instruments shall be there._ MUSIC AN EPITOME OF LIFE Music does a great many things for us. It pleases the senses, it affords aesthetic delight, it calms perplexed feelings, it nerves the soldier’s heart to battle, it soothes the babe upon its mother’s breast... [ Continue Reading ]