Isaiah 62

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. LXII.—Great fervour and perseverance, particularly in preaching and prayer, are necessary in the ministers of Christ. How near to their’s, and especially to Jesus’ heart, lie the important concerns of the church! And great and numerous are the blessed fruits of their intercessions. Thrice happy is it when not only churches are vindicated, but Jesus’ righteousness and salvation are clearly exhibited and distinctly perceived; when church members are spiritually joined to the Lord, and to one another in him; are an honour and pleasure to him; and bring forth the fruits of righteousness, to the praise of his glory; and when divine oracles, ordinances, officers, gifts, and practical holiness, meet together! Thrice happy is it that in the work of our salvation, and of rearing, reforming, and ruling, the church, Jesus Christ, and JAKOVAH in him, are ALL and in ALL. Infinite is the condescension, mercy, power, wisdom, care, and faithfulness, which he manifests in his work. And such as he has once redeemed and sanctified shall never be lost nor forsaken. 4