Evangelical Preacher Jeremiah 9:1-2 Oh that my head were waters, and my eyes a fountain of tears… I. BECAUSE THEY ARE INFINITE BLESSINGS. 1. There are many present blessings men lose by rebellion against God. There is a "peace that passeth all understanding," and a "joy" unspeakable and full of glory, attending belief in, and devotion to, His service. The having one's passions in subjection gives serenity of mind. But enjoying of God's favour, and the light of His countenance, is the source of richest blessings mortals possess on earth. But what peace is there for the cursed? 2. But the eternal blessings they lose are beyond imagination. 3. And not these things matters of just lamentation? How must we pity him who, when there is a rest prepared, and a supper spread for him, in heaven, provokes God to swear that he "shall not enter in," nor even taste of that supper. II. BECAUSE OF THE INFLUENCE WOES THEY ENTAIL ON THEMSELVES. 1. How inexpressibly dreadful are the torments which the wicked will endure in hell. 2. And can we view sinners hastening to that place of torment and not weep over them? III. BECAUSE OF THE AGGRAVATED GUILT UNDER WHICH THEY PERISH. Every offer of salvation aggravates the guilt of those who reject it; and every increase of guilt is followed by increase of misery. Infer — 1. How little true charity is there in the world. Charity to the soul is the soul of charity. 2. How earnest should men be in seeking the salvation of their own souls. (Evangelical Preacher.) Parallel Verses KJV: Oh that my head were waters, and mine eyes a fountain of tears, that I might weep day and night for the slain of the daughter of my people! |
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