Isaiah 49:18-23

Lift up thine eyes round about--

Promises for the Church

I. THE PROMISED INCREASE OF THE CHURCH.

1. In number.

2. In honour.

3. In triumph.

II. THE ENCOURAGEMENT IT AFFORDS US FOR MISSIONARY EXERTIONS.

1. God is able to effect this great thing.

2. He has engaged to effect it.

3. The beginnings are already visible before our eyes. Application--

(1) Let our expectations of it be enlarged.

(2) Let our prayers for it be poured forth.

(3) Let our exertions be used. (C. Simeon, M. A.)