3. Gird thy sword upon thy thigh. Why
should the sword of the Spirit lie still, like a weapon hung up in an armory?
It is sharp and strong. Oh that the divine power of Jesus were put forth to use
it against error. The words represent our great King as urged to arm himself
for battle, by placing his sword where it is ready for use. Christ is the true
champion of the church. There is at this moment an apparent suspension of our
Lord’s former power; we must by importunate prayer call him to the conflict,
for we are soon overcome by our enemies, and we are but dead men if Jesus be
not in our midst. O most mighty. A title well deserved, and not given
from empty courtesy like the serenities, excellencies and highnesses of our
titles which are but sops for vain glory. Jesus is the truest of heroes. Hero
worship in his case alone is commendable. With thy glory and thy majesty.
Let thy sword both win thee renown and dominion, or as it may mean, gird on
with thy sword thy robes which indicate thy royal splendor. Love weeps as she
sees him in the garments of humiliation; she rejoices to behold him in the
vestments of his exaltation. All the pomp that angels and archangels, thrones,
dominions, principalities, and powers can pour at his feet is too little for
him. Only his own essential glory is such as fully answers to the desire of his
people, who can never enough extol him.
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