Numbers 10

REFLECTIONS UPON CHAP. X.—In these trumpets I discern the pure and ions gospel of Christ, and hear its joyful sound proclaiming the sufficiency sultableness of Jesus and his righteousness, calling sinful men to him and ordinances, and encouraging them in their journey heavenward, and in their trial warfare with sin, Satan, the world, and death. Let me also observe, Seven Sinai-visits, the most noted opportunities of intimacy with God, come to an end; and that, in this world, we but remove from one wilderness . While, in the Hebrews’ orderly march, I discern the ransomed of 10 the Lord, directed by the Lion of the tribe of Judah, and having his Father’s presence among them, marching in goodly order to their heavenly Canaan, let me exert myself to gain others, particularly my relations, to God and glory. There is in him enough for us all. And happy are they if grace make them to forget their father’s house, and their own people, to go to the Lord! While therefore we have his ordinances with us, let us strive together in prayer for his presence therein; that it may be our effectual defence against enemies, and a source of every necessary comfort. P P