CONTENTS The same subject that ran through the former Psalm is here continued: and Jesus, as the Christ of God, is the sum and substance of it. Very strong and solid reasons are given wherefore the Church should unceasingly rejoice in the contemplation of the Redeemer's reign; and well may she give... [ Continue Reading ]
How blessedly doth this verse follow the former! Though clouds and darkness prevent my seeing at all times the way of his dispensations towards the church, and towards my soul; still do I not know that Jesus reigneth? Peace, then, my soul! I shall surely wade through every trouble, for Jesus leads,... [ Continue Reading ]
The Psalmist, no doubt, alludes to the Lord's dealings with his people in the wilderness; but, spiritually considered, the subject ariseth to a greater degree of sublimity in the view of the conquests of the Lord, by his Spirit, in the hearts of his people. Here, it may be truly said, the fire of hi... [ Continue Reading ]
The Lord frequently refers to all creation in evidence of the righteousness of his reign; and eminently so will this be proved at that final day, when all flesh shall see the salvation of God. Isaiah 40:5.... [ Continue Reading ]
This is every day manifested in the kingdom of grace, when poor sinners are brought over from the worshipping of dumb idols, to serve the living and true God: and how eminently will it be displayed in the last day, in the kingdom of glory, when Christ shall be all in all!... [ Continue Reading ]
Whatever effect the astonished nations of the earth now feel at the blessedness of Christ's church, his beloved Zion takes part in all that concerns our Lord. Tell a lover of Jesus that a nation is born at once, or that an individual poor sinner is recovered by grace to the Lord, and every citizen o... [ Continue Reading ]
A rule is here given to judge of real love. If I love Jesus, I shall love his people. If I love him, I love what he loves, and hate what he hates. See an appeal of this kind to the Lord, much in point, Psalms 34:21.... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a proper thought to be kept alive in the mind of a believer. Light is sown, not gathered, nor reaped, though sure. Hence the patience of the husbandman is recommended in waiting for it, James 5:7; Galatians 6:9; Psalms 27:14.... [ Continue Reading ]
No one but a believer can take pleasure in the recollection of God's holiness. Every unrenewed sinner must, if he thinks at all, be dreadfully alarmed at it. But to a soul, believing and trusting in Christ and his righteousness, the holiness of the Lord is as dear and precious as any other of the di... [ Continue Reading ]