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THE REIGN OF CHRIST DESIRED
Psalms 45:3._ Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most Mighty, with thy
glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride prosperously, because
of truth and meekness and righteousness; and thy right hand shall
teach thee terrible things. Thine arrows are sharp i... [ Continue Reading ]
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BENEFITS ATTENDANT ON HOLINESS
Psalms 45:7. _Thou lovest righteousness, and hatest wickedness:
therefore God, thy God, hath anointed thee with the oil of gladness
above thy fellows._
THIS psalm is a nuptial song; wherein Christ, as the heavenly
Bridegroom, is celebrated by his Bride,... [ Continue Reading ]
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THE DUTY OF THE CHURCH AS MARRIED TO CHRIST
Psalms 45:10. _Hearken, O daughter, and consider, and incline thine
ear; forget also thine own people, and thy father’s house. So shall
the King greatly desire thy beauty: for he is thy Lord; and worship
thou him._
THE psalm before us is a... [ Continue Reading ]
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THE CHURCH’S BEAUTY AND HAPPINESS
Psalms 45:13. _The King’s daughter is all glorious within; her
clothing is of wrought gold. She shall be brought unto the King in
raiment of needle-work: the virgins, her companions that follow her
shall be brought unto thee: with gladness and rejoic... [ Continue Reading ]