11. Let mount Zion rejoice. As the first of the cities
of Judah, and the main object of the enemies’ attack, let her lead the song. Let the daughters of Judah be glad. Let the smaller towns join the chorus, for
they join in the common victory. Let the women, who fare worst in the havoc of
war, be among the gladdest of the glad, now that the spoilers have fled. All
the church, and each individual member, should rejoice in the Lord, and magnify
his name. Because of thy judgments. The righteous acts of the Lord are
legitimate subjects for joyful praise. However it may appear on earth, yet in
heaven the eternal ruin of the wicked will be the theme of adoring song (Revelation 19:1, 3).
Justice which to our poor optics now seems severe, will then be perceived to be
perfectly consistent with God’s name of love, and to be one of the brightest
jewels of his crown.
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