Exodus 35

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. XXXV.—As this, and the following chapters, generally relate no more but the execution of what was directed in chapters xxv. xxvi. xxvii. xxviii. xxx. xxxi. the notes and reflections there found are referred to. Only let me observe, that the glory of God, and happiness of men, are deeply interested in the exact observation of the sabbath; and that God will either have voluntary service, or will not accept of it at all. Sincere repentance always issues in hearty dedications to God: and it is comely when professors, according to their respective abilities, concur in promoting the honour and service of God. In such a work he graciously accepts, not according to what they have not, but according to what they have, if there be first a willing mind. And, since God liberally furnishes such as he calls to public offices in his church, the greater our gifts or grace, or the higher our station, the more earnest ought to be our labour in the service of Christ, and in helpfulness to our fellow-members. 2