15. And he shall live. O King, live forever! He
was slain, but is risen and ever lives. And to him shall be given the gold of Sheba. These are coronation gifts of the richest kind, cheerfully
presented at his throne. How gladly would we give him all that we have and are,
and count the tribute far too small. We may rejoice that Christ’s cause will
not stand still for want of funds; the silver and the gold are his, and if they
are not to be found at home, far-off lands will hasten to make up the deficit.
Would to God we had more faith and more generosity. Prayer also shall be made for him continually. May all blessings be upon his head; all his
people desire that his cause may prosper, therefore do they hourly cry, “Thy kingdom come.” Prayer for
Jesus is a very sweet idea, and one which should be forevermore lovingly
carried out; for the church is Christ’s body, and the truth is his scepter;
therefore we pray for him when we plead for these. The verse may, however, be
read as “through him,” for it is by Christ as
our Mediator that prayer enters heaven and prevails. “Continue in prayer” is the
standing precept of Messiah’s reign, and it implies that the Lord will continue
to bless. And daily shall he be praised. As he will perpetually show
himself to be worthy of honor, so shall he be incessantly praised.
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