_Ho, every one_ Not only Jews, but Gentiles; _that thirsteth_ For the grace of God, and the blessings of the gospel; that desires them sincerely and earnestly, is active and diligent in the pursuit of them, and cannot be satisfied without enjoying them; _come ye to the waters_ Where you may drink an... [ Continue Reading ]
_Wherefore do ye spend money_ All your time, and strength, and cost; _for that which is not bread_ For those things which can never nourish or satisfy you, such as worldly goods or pleasures. _Hearken diligently unto me_ Unto my doctrine and counsel; _and eat ye that which is good_ And not such thin... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, I have given him_ I have already appointed, and will, in due time, actually give the David last mentioned, even Christ, _for a witness_ To declare the will of God concerning the duty and salvation of men; _to bear witness to the truth, John 18:37_; _to confirm God's promises_, and, among ot... [ Continue Reading ]
_Seek ye the Lord_, &c. Having discoursed of the office and work of Christ, and showed that he should call people and nations to himself and to God, the prophet now endeavours to persuade the people to hearken to his call, and to _seek the Lord;_ that is, to labour to get the knowledge of God's will... [ Continue Reading ]
_For my thoughts are not your thoughts_, &c. My disposition and way differ vastly from yours. If any man injure you, especially if he do it greatly and frequently, you are slow and backward to forgive him. But I am ready to forgive all true penitents, how many, and great, and numberless soever their... [ Continue Reading ]
_For as the rain cometh down_ To water and refresh the earth, and render it fruitful; _and the snow from heaven_ Which, in its season, contributes to the fertility of the earth, as well as the rain; _and returneth not thither_ Namely, without effect, or immediately: it is not drawn up again as soon... [ Continue Reading ]