Psalms 19:4-6

These verses contain a most delightful account of the heavens and the heavenly bodies, in their light and beneficial influence; and particularly with reference to the glorious luminary of the day, which is placed in the centre. Under the striking similitude of a bridegroom, or of a strong man, the sun is represented, as unceasingly issuing forth with renewed vigour from day to day, to enlighten, fertilize, and warm all the varieties of the earth. But much higher views had the inspired writer before him, when thus contemplating the glory, and splendor, and usefulness of this planet; it is of Jesus, the Sun of Righteousness, he speaks, and whose glories he celebrates. This is the tabernacle of our nature, here referred to, which God the Father provided, when a body he prepared for him, and in which God the Son tabernacled, when he became God manifest in the flesh. From whence, as the light and life of the world, he graciously communicates all the blessed rays of spiritual and eternal life. Here Jesus indeed rejoiceth in giving out of his fulness, shining in upon the dark minds of his people, and causing them to rejoice in his light, and to find happiness in his grace here, and glory hereafter. He is, my soul, that Sun of righteousness, which the prophet predicted should arise with healing in his wings. And he is that glorious sun, which another prophet predicted should arise no more to go down. Precious Jesus! be thou my everlasting light, and my God and my glory. Malachi 4:2; Isaiah 60:19.