Psalm 126:6 He that goes forth and weeps, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. I. THE QUALITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUCCESSFUL SOWER. 1. He "goeth forth." This shows a set purpose, a fixed and definite design. It also suggests that the work is done at some personal cost, some self-denial. 2. He "weepeth." The burden of souls is laid upon him. A trifler must fail; this thorough earnestness is essential to success. 3. He "bears precious seed." The seed is the living word for a lost world; truth for souls wandering in fatal error; "the glorious Gospel of the blessed God." It is precious, because it is the gift of God's love by Jesus Christ; because of the price paid for it; because of its fruit, peace, love, joy in the Holy Ghost. How does he bear it? Best of all forms, the only perfect mode is in the heart; so that out of the abundance of the heart the mouth may speak. II. THE CHARACTER OF THE HARVEST PROMISED. 1. It is abundant. For seeds in the hand there shall be sheaves on the shoulders. 2. It is gladdening. The sower goes forth weeping; he returns rejoicing. 3. It is sure. (J. McTurk.) Parallel Verses KJV: He that goeth forth and weepeth, bearing precious seed, shall doubtless come again with rejoicing, bringing his sheaves with him. |
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