Isaiah 18

And thus much of those which the Lord in mercy and wisdom receives of us. Now follows those means which he has given us, and they are attributed to the Lord himself directly, as his titles, to be used, either simply (Romans 9:5; 1 Timothy 1:17), in an oath (Deuteronomy 6:13; Jer…

Whereto appertained the ceremony of lifting up their hands to the Lord, which called them to mind with whom they had in this cause to deal (Genesis 14:22). So sometimes they added, or put in stead of the creatures of life, heaven, earth, afflictions, or sufferings, not to give t…

1. Honor; it is the day of his coronation, and his spouse is the crown, wherewith he is crowned. For as Christ is a diadem of beauty, and a crown of glory unto Zion (Isaiah 18:5), so Zion also is a diadem, and a crown unto him (Isaiah 62:3). Christ makes this relation with his s…

That is, whatever you shall stand in need of shall be given you. And in the 48 of Isaiah 18. as the Lord says, Oh that my people had but aheart to consider; That is, oh that my people would but be wie, first to strengthen the Inward man and then, as it followes, your Prosperitie…

He is the Captain of his people's salvation; and therefore it may well be highly resented if they don't resort to him when he orders his banner to be displayed; or if they refuse to follow him when he blows the trumpet, and gloriously appears going forth against his enemies. God…