14. She shall be brought unto the King in raiment of needlework. The day comes when the celestial marriage will be openly celebrated,
and these words describe the nuptial procession. This verse tells us of the
ultimate rest of the church—the King’s own bosom; of the way she comes to
it—she is brought by the power of sovereign grace; of the time when this
is done—in the future, she shall be, it does not yet appear; of the
state in which she will come—clad in richest array, and attended by brightest
spirits. The virgins her companions that follow her shall be brought untothee. Those who love and serve the church are a part of the church, but for
the sake of the imagery they are represented as maids of honor; and, though the
figure may seem incongruous, they are represented as brought to the King with
the same loving familiarity as the bride, because the true servants of the
church are of the church, and partake in all her happiness. Note that those who
are admitted to everlasting communion with Christ are pure in heart—virgins,
pure in company—her companions, pure in walk—that follow her. Let
none hope to be brought into heaven at last who are not purified now.
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