CONTENTS The Prophet laments his solitary situation as a child of God. He takes comfort in the view of his rich consolation in the Lord. He closeth the Chapter in words of admiration at the free and gracious mercy of God, in Covenant love.... [ Continue Reading ]
Here is a sad complaint of the Prophet concerning the times in which he lived. Like another Elijah, he was inclined to think that faith was lost in the earth. 1 Kings 19:10. He compares his state to that of a glean gatherer of the vineyard. Isaiah 28:4. The several images he makes use of are very st... [ Continue Reading ]
These are strong expressions, and if taken spiritually, are very much to the purpose. What hath any man to trust in, but Jesus and his great salvation?... [ Continue Reading ]
There is an uncommon degree of beauty as well as godliness in what the Prophet here saith. And it is truly blessed, when from the little dependence that we can find in men, we look unto the Lord. Oh! what a happy frame is that man in, who can thus from the heart address the Lord! And how blessed is... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! it is truly blessed when a child of God can thus look at every foe and triumph in Christ. Times of darkness are times for faith to be in lively exercise. It is of no real consequence in what state of exercise a believer is placed in, if faith be in action. His safety is always one and the sa... [ Continue Reading ]
Here seems to be a call to the great shepherd of Israel to regard his fold, and that with peculiar manifestations of favor, because they are dwelling in solitary places. Perhaps void of ordinances, and the enjoyment of their sabbaths. Reader! a child of God hath peculiar claims upon God, when outwar... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! do observe from those blessed expressions, how the mind of the Prophet is lifted up, in admiring and adoring the riches and fulness of Almighty grace: He takes his contemplation of the greatness, and depth of it, from the vast ocean of congregated waters. It is all free, full, rich, and sove... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER! let us beg for grace to follow the Prophet's example, and in times of general corruption, as the present, instead of lamenting that we are constrained to dwell with Mesech, and to have our habitation among the tents of Kedar; make these situations profitable by accepting them as... [ Continue Reading ]