Psalms 132

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM CXXXII.—Great is the mercy to have fervent prayers of our own, or of our ancestors, lying before God’s throne of grace. They shall receive a gracious answer at last. Lively and zealous saints can never be at ease till the ordinances of God be regularly and honourably settled, and his presence vouchsafed, to the comfort and edification of both ministers and people. However meanly the ark of God, or even Jesus Christ himself, reside for a time, its dwelling shall at last, and for ever, be glorious. Multitudes shall flock to it; and great fellowship with God shall be there enjoyed. Happy was David’s family and kingdom on Christ’s account: but infinitely happier in this is the family and church of God. In virtue of JERROYAH’s new covenant with him, his people are blessed with his presence, and with spiritual dignity, provision, salvation, and joy:—while Jesus himself triumphs in everlasting honours, and his enemies are reduced to disappointment, misery, and shame. 7 H