the multitude. And they did all eat, and were filled: and they took up of the fragments that remained, twelve John iv. 14.-But whosoever drinketh of the water that I shall give him, shall never thirst; but the water that I Job xxiii. 3, 4.-O that I knew where I might find him! Isaiah xxviii. 22.—Now, therefore, be ye not mockers, lest your bands be made strong......................................................... Judges ii. 4, 5.—And it came to pass, when the Angel of the Lord spake these words unto all the children of Is- rael, that the people lift up their voice and wept. And 1 Cor. ii. 12.-Now we have received, not the spirit of the Romans v. 17.-They who receive abundance of grace, and SERMON I. THE SWELLING OF JORDAN. JEREMIAH xii. 5. How wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan? QUESTIONS UESTIONS sometimes occur to us, and are proposed by others, which are of little moment: here is one of unspeakable weight. The We are naturally fond of life, and are occupied in its various pursuits: we have also our circle of endeared friends, to whom we are affectionately attached. But these ties must be dissolved. day is not distant when we must leave the world, and bid a final adieu to all its connexions and concerns. Have we inquired-what is our preparation for this event? What are our hopes and prospects? What will then be our refuge and relief? question is proposed, may each pursue it with all the seriousness and self-application which it deserves!"How wilt thou do in the swelling of Jordan?" The The text has no direct reference to the event of death; but the accommodation is easy. Jeremiah had been complaining of his trials, perhaps more than he ought to have done: the Lord gently reproves his impatience, and reminds him of still heavier ad VOL II. |