November 7

PART IV.— 1 Peter 2:7

IN proceeding to glance at the incomparable titles of Jesus, let us now notice those typical appellations by which he is represented. He is the second Adam, the Lord from Heaven. He is our real Noah, a preacher of righteousness, and the builder of the ark of his church. He is our Jacob, the founder of Israel. He is the beloved Joseph, the fruitful bough. He is the great and celebrated Moses, the deliverer of his people and the law-giver of his church. He is the Aaron of his spiritual tabernacle. He is our mighty and illustrious Joshua, who brings his people into the land of promise. He is David the prince and shepherd of Israel. Solomon the rich and peacable monarch. Jonah, the assuager of the storm. Zerubbabel, the builder of the temple of the Lord of Hosts. Then many of the names of distinguished things and places, are applied to Jesus. He is our altar and mercy seat. Our true tabernacle, and sacrifice. He is our uplifted healer, as typified by the brazen serpent. Our smitten rock and rock of supplies. Our true heavenly Manna. Our city of refuge. Our paschal lamb, and his gospel proclaims the jubilee of the world. The earth and seas and skies are impoverished to exhibit his character and worth. He is our foundation stone, the rock of our salvation. He is our true vine, the rose of Sharon, and the lilly of the valley. He is the pearl of great price. He is the morning star the day spring and the glorious orb of day. He is the light of the world. The bread of heaven, and the life of all who believe. He is the author of our Faith, our true hope, our salvation and song. Our alpha and omega and our all and in all. And these are but a very imperfect selection of those titles which distinguish the precious Redeemer.

"Join all the glorious names, Of wisdom, love, and power; That mortals ever knew,

That angels ever bore, All are too mean to speak his worth, Too mean to set my Saviour forth."