Exodus 11:10

REFLECTIONS

Before I leave this Chapter to enter upon the sequel of the wonderful history which follows, and behold the arm of God executing his threatenings upon the incurable obstinacy of Pharaoh and his subjects; I would pause once more over what I have read, to admire and adore the distinguishing grace of God to my soul. Oh! thou dear Redeemer, thou that art the hope of Israel and the Saviour thereof, how is it, why is it, that thou hast manifested thyself to me, and not unto the world? Ponder, my soul, I charge thee, the wondrous distinguishing love which passeth knowledge. Reader! in the contemplation of Pharaoh's character, learn the cause also why many now like him reject the counsel of God against their own souls; slight the gospel of Jesus, and refuse both him that spake on earth, and him that now speaks from heaven. Lord! write by thy blessed Spirit that solemn question on every heart, and accompany the word by thy power, How shall we escape if we neglect so great salvation?