CONTENTS We are here introduced into the acquaintance of another vision of the Prophet's. Daniel is observing a long and solemn fast, when he is suddenly visited by One, who appeared in great glory. The Prophet being exceedingly troubled in the view of the vision, is comforted by an angel.... [ Continue Reading ]
It appears from the date of this vision, that it was about two years after the former. The Lord was about to do great things for his Church, and therefore, was thus preparing the minds both of Prophet and people for his mercies. We have an account of Daniel's long fasting. Oh! for grace to mortify t... [ Continue Reading ]
I do not presume to say who this glorious person was. But I think, if the Reader will turn to Revelation 1:10 he will be led to conclude, that it could be no other than the Lord Jesus Christ. Precious Jesus! how endeared do such visits render thee to thy people. Here a priest also, as there: and all... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! observe what solemn effects are both upon Prophet and Apostle, when Christ is seen in his glory! what we might esteem comeliness before, is then, in the view of Jesus turned into corruption. Reader! think what would it be forever, even in heaven itself, if the redeemed were not made comely i... [ Continue Reading ]
I beg the Reader to be particularly attentive to what is said of the silence, fear, and vast humbleness of soul manifested by the Prophet. Think, Reader, what a solemn thing it must be, to have personal communion with the Lord; even when clothed in the Lord's own righteousness! If Daniel, a man grea... [ Continue Reading ]
There is some little difficulty to apprehend the whole of this passage. Daniel had before described a very glorious person, at whose presence he put his face to the ground. And here it should seem, at the first reading, to be another person who touched his lips; for he describes him as one like the... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! let our improvement of this blessed Chapter be, to admire the wonderful grace, love, and condescension of our adorable Lord Jesus; in his manifestation to his servant the Prophet: and the solemn effect wrought upon the Prophet's mind, even in the mercy. Precious Lord! never can... [ Continue Reading ]