CONTENTS
This Chapter is as the former, and but a continuation of the same
sermon. It contains the Lord's expostulation with his people for their
sins and transgressions.
Jeremiah 6:1
There is somewhat particular, and worth notice in this personal
direction to Benjamin. Distinguishing mercies are... [ Continue Reading ]
I venture to think, that if we read these verses with an eye to the
Church in Jesus, they will be found very interesting. Who is the
speaker here, that likens Zion to a comely and delicate woman? May it
not be Jesus? And doth not Jesus frequently do so? See Song of Solomon
2:2; Song of Solomon 2:2;... [ Continue Reading ]
All these are so many gracious expostulations suited to the state of
the Church, in all her seasons of affliction. I need not enlarge on
them. They express that deadness, that leanness of soul, that bondage,
and indifference to ordinance; the children of God, are at times but
too well acquainted wit... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a beautiful verse, read with an eye to Christ: who is both the
new and the living way; and also the old path to dwell in, being the
Lamb slain from the foundation of the world. Jesus Christ the same
yesterday, and today, and forever. And who but Jesus is the rest of
the soul? See all those s... [ Continue Reading ]
In what strong terms doth the Lord set forth the folly of outward
things, as the incense and the cane, when there was no inward offering
of the heart. What are all acts of religion, when there is no
regeneration? Isaiah 1:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
The last of these verses throws a light on the whole passage, by way
of explanation, on the principles of the gospel of Christ. All men are
as reprobate silver, until the Great Refiner and Purifier of silver
hath brought them through the furnace of his regenerating and renewing
Spirit. All in themse... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
Lord Jesus! look upon thy Church, thy vineyard, thy Benjamin, beloved:
and place her in times of danger, in the Beth-haccerem of safety in
thyself. Remember thou dear Lord, what thou hast said, and what thou
hast promised, and say still: I the Lord do keep her. I will water her
every mo... [ Continue Reading ]