Isaiah 60

Ver. 1, 2. Be enlightened, comforted, and glorious, O church, for not only is thy deliverance out of Babylon effected, but the Son of God is come in our nature, to enlighten the world, and glorify God in the salvation of men.—And, though multitudes were lying, or are left to remain, in depths of ignorance, wickedness, and misery, Jesus shall shew his glory, through the gospel among you

Isaiah 60:3-14

The accession of proselytes, and bounty of kings and princes, to the Jewish church after their return from Babylon, shall be no more than an earnest of the multitudes of princes and others, even of the most savage nations, that shall heartily accede to the gospel church, and devote their substance to, and labours in, the service of it. 14—22. And great shall be her honour, stable and lasting her joys, abundant her prosperity, excellent her ordinances, gifts, and graces, upright and peaceful her officers, complete her safety, lasting and divine her glory, eminently pure, holy, happy, and numerous, her members, and quick her enlargement:—all seasonably effected by JEROVAN himself

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. LX.—Where sin had abounded, grace much more abounds; and, through Jesus’ righteousness, reigns unto eternal life where sin had reigned unto death But they who live destitute of the gospel are plunged 3 into the greatest misery and darkness. And infinite is the mercy when Jesus Christ, the light of life, and the glory of his people, manifests himself in his incarnation and ordinances. The remarkable favour of God, the clear light of the gospel, and the shining lives of professors, powerfully attract members to the church. And, with inexpressible pleasure and wonder, do the lovers of Christ behold multitudes crowding to him as their refuge, and to the ordinances of his grace. And if we truly give him our heart, we shall liberally employ our wealth, honour, and influence, for promoting his cause. How abundant and constant is the access of sinful men to Jesus and his gospel church! Quickly and unexpectedly can he turn her corruption, contempt, poverty, oppression, and misery, into holiness, comfort, honour, wealth, happiness, and safety. What then must heaven be, where no evil can enter, and where God himself shall be our everlasting light, our everlasting glory, and our ALL IN ALL!