Jeremiah 47:5-7

I be g the Reader to remark with me, the beauty, as well as the power of this scripture. Calling to the sword to be quiet, is a fine image, to express the feelings of the Prophet, in the view of slaughter, even though of our enemies. Gracious feelings do not destroy natural ones, though they refine them. As men in one common nature, we tremble at the destruction of men; but as the followers of the Lord, Christ's enemies are our enemies, and there can be nothing neutral in this war. He that is not for me is against me. These things will all be explained at last. But in the mean time, our duty is, to refer all to his unsearchable wisdom. Shall not the Judge of all the earth, do right?