...proclaim the riches of his grace and mercy. In these God vouchsafes his more peculiar presence; for " he loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob."1 " He comes down as in the days of old,k and fills the place with his glory;" he pours out...

...the saint's fruit is put forth in God's house of prayer, and by diligent attendance there: "The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." "The righteous shall flourish like the palm tree : he shall grow like a cedar in Lebanon. Those that...

...complacency God doth differently take in the solemnities of his own worship, (psalm, 87- 2.) " The Lord loveth the gates of Zion, more than all the dwellings of Jacob." He is more honoured and glorified by the public solemnities of worship ; and therefore doth take mora...

...thee, O thou city of God. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." It is the palace of the Great King; where he gives audience to thronging worshippers, who, emulating...

...LXXXVI1. A Psalm or Song for the sons of Korah. 11 IS foundation is in the holy mountains. 2 The LORD loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob. 3 Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. 4 I will make mention of Rahab and Babylon...

...are impatient till the time comes. Christ does so. He " walks among the golden candlesticks;" and " loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob." We sometimes are able to adopt the 'language of the Psalmist, and say, *' As the hart panteth after...

...means. Many promises are recorded to encourage us in attending the temple of the living God. " The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob: He will abundantly bless her provision, and satisfy her poor with bread :" The«p nm. mises on the...

...which may be fitly compared to mountains for their antiquity, height!), and firmness. Ver. 2 " The Lord loveth the gates of Zion, more than all the dwellings of Jacob."] — By the gates of Zion we nre to understand the ministration of the word of God, and the ordinances...

...thereof. A Psalm or Song || for the sons of Korah. HIS foundation is *in the holy mountains. 2 bThe LORD nelech said unto Abrai •*• B. * bam, 5 What mean these sev 3 'Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah. 4 I will make mention of dRahab and Babylon...

...thy sins beforgiven thee ... 101 DISCOURSE IX. On the twenty-ninth of May. Psalm Ixxxvii. 2. The Lord loveth the gates of Zion more than all the dwellings of Jacob 115 Preached before the University of Oxford, at St. Mary's, May 29, 1760. DISCOURSE X. The Woman taken...