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I. IN THEIR LITERAL REFERENCE TO THE JEWISH METROPOLIS, Jerusalem was truly the "city of God"; the city which He particularly chose — to which He paid especial regard. Hence "glorious things" were spoken of her.

1. There was the seat of the civil government.

2. There the Divine ordinances were celebrated

3. There was the general rendezvous of all the Israelitish tribes.

4. This city received a glorious name, "vision of peace"; and was at length honoured with the presence of our Lord, "the Prince of Peace."

II. IN THEIR SPIRITUAL APPLICATION TO THE CHURCH OF CHRIST. St. Paul styles this "Jerusalem which is from above, which is the mother of us all" — of all believers (Galatians 4:26). Hence Christians are represented as "fellow-citizens" (Ephesians 2:19) Now of this spiritual city, the antitype of Zion, glorious things are spoken: —

1. That she is gloriously founded by the living God.

2. That she possesses glorious privileges.

3. That she contains glorious inhabitants.

4. That glorious promises shall be accomplished in her (Isaiah 55.).

III. IN THEIR GRANDEST TYPICAL REFERENCE TO HEAVEN ITSELF.

(Sketches of Four Hundred Sermons.)

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KJV: Glorious things are spoken of thee, O city of God. Selah.

WEB: Glorious things are spoken about you, city of God. Selah.