ISBN: 9780217299770

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustra… More...

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1808. Excerpt: ... DISCOURSE VI. Messiah''s Lordship Over His Church. Psalm xlv. 11.--He is thy Lord, and worship thou him. THIS psalm is evidently an Epithalamium, or nuptial song. It can have no relation to any of David''s marriages, or to that of Solomon with Pharaoh''s daughter; as the characters described cannot apply to any of these parties. The celebration of the nuptials of Christ and his church'' is evidently the subject of the psalm; as to these characters alone will the descriptions agree. The Mediator is introduced, more particularly, in his royal character, as king and head of his church, subduing his enemies, converting sinners, and extending his conquests. His kingdom was to be formed of such persons as were, naturally, his enemies, being in a state of subje&ion to Satan; and actively employed in supporting his kingdom; it was to exist long in the world, to be widely extended, and to be protected against the designs and attacks of numerous and mighty enemies, to which it was to be continually exposed; hence consummate wisdom and almighty power became necessary qualifications in Zion''s king. These he possesses in the utmost possible perfection. Grace is poured into his lips, and he is anointed with the oil of gladness above his fellows. The holy Spirit is-given him without measure, and Rests upon him, as a spirit of wisdom and understanding, a spirit of counsel and might, and a spirit of knowledge, &c. His right hand teaches him terrible things. He cannot be deficient in power, being the most high God, whose1 throne is for ever. Thus qualified, the prophet addresses him in language highly finished, and beautifully appropriated to his character and work. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh, O most mighty, with thy glory and thy majesty. And in thy majesty ride pr... James Thomson, Books, Fiction and Literature, Fiction, Theological discourses on important subjects, doctrinal and practical Books>Fiction and Literature>Fiction The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: Printed by Stephen Young Publication date: 1808 Subjects: Religion / Sermons / Christian; Religion / Christian Theology / General; Religion / Christian Theology / Systematic; Religion / Christian Ministry / Preaching<

ISBN: 9780217299770

The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's web… More...

The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: Printed by Stephen Young Publication date: 1808Subjects: Religion / Sermons / Christian; Religion / Christian Theology / General; Religion / Christian Theology / Systematic; Religion / Christian Ministry / Preaching Books Literary Collections~~General Theological-Discourses-On-Important-Subjects-Doctrinal-And-Practical~~James-Thomson General Books LLC The book may have numerous typos or missing text. It is not illustrated or indexed. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from the publisher's website. You can also preview the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a trial membership in the publisher's book club where they can select from more than a million books for free. Original Publisher: Printed by Stephen Young Publication date: 1808 Subjects: Religion / Sermons / Christian; Religion / Christian Theology / General; Religion / Christian Theology / Systematic; Religion / Christian Ministry / Preaching<