CONTENTS This Chapter is as the former, and but a continuation of the same sermon. It contains the Lord's expostulation with his people for their sins and transgressions. Jeremiah 6:1 There is somewhat particular, and worth notice in this personal direction to Benjamin. Distinguishing mercies are... [ Continue Reading ]
I venture to think, that if we read these verses with an eye to the Church in Jesus, they will be found very interesting. Who is the speaker here, that likens Zion to a comely and delicate woman? May it not be Jesus? And doth not Jesus frequently do so? See Song of Solomon 2:2; Song of Solomon 2:2;... [ Continue Reading ]
All these are so many gracious expostulations suited to the state of the Church, in all her seasons of affliction. I need not enlarge on them. They express that deadness, that leanness of soul, that bondage, and indifference to ordinance; the children of God, are at times but too well acquainted wit... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a beautiful verse, read with an eye to Christ: who is both the new and the living way; and also the old path to dwell in, being the Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, and today, and forever. And who but Jesus is the rest of the soul? See all those s... [ Continue Reading ]
In what strong terms doth the Lord set forth the folly of outward things, as the incense and the cane, when there was no inward offering of the heart. What are all acts of religion, when there is no regeneration? Isaiah 1:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
The last of these verses throws a light on the whole passage, by way of explanation, on the principles of the gospel of Christ. All men are as reprobate silver, until the Great Refiner and Purifier of silver hath brought them through the furnace of his regenerating and renewing Spirit. All in themse... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS Lord Jesus! look upon thy Church, thy vineyard, thy Benjamin, beloved: and place her in times of danger, in the Beth-haccerem of safety in thyself. Remember thou dear Lord, what thou hast said, and what thou hast promised, and say still: I the Lord do keep her. I will water her every mo... [ Continue Reading ]