10. The kings of Tarshish and of the isles shall bring presents. Trade will be made subservient to the purposes of mediatorial rule;
merchant princes, both far and near, will joyfully contribute of their wealth
to his throne. Tarshish was so far away that to the eastern mind it was lost in
its remoteness, and seemed to be upon the verge of the universe; even so far as
imagination itself can travel shall the Son of David rule. The kings of Sheba and Seba shall offer gifts. Foreign princes from inland regions, as yet
unexplored, will be prompt to pay their reverential tribute. True religion
leads to generous giving; we are not taxed in Christ’s dominions, but we are
delighted to offer freely to him. It will be a great day when kings will do
this: the poor widow has long ago been before them, it is time that they
followed; their subjects would be sure to imitate the royal example. This
free-will offering is all Christ and his church desire; they want no forced
levies and forced allegiance.
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