A light in a dark place
Nor is this profitable only for the men of God, for those who already walk in the light of his countenance, but also for those who are yet in darkness, seeking him whom they do not know.
Thus Saint Peter says, We have also a more sure word of prophecy. Literally, and we have the prophetic word more sure. It is confirmed by our being eye-witnesses of his majesty, and by hearing the voice which came from the excellent glory. To that prophetic word, for so he calls the holy scriptures, you do well to take heed, as to a light that shines in a dark place, until the day dawns, and the day-star arises in your hearts. 2 Peter 1:19.
Let all, therefore, who desire that day to dawn upon their hearts, wait for it in searching the scriptures.
1771 text
10. Nor is this profitable only for the men of God, for those who walk already in the light of his countenance; but also for those who are yet in darkness, seeking him whom they know not. Thus St. Peter, We have also a more sure word of prophecy: literally, and we have the prophetic word more sure: Καὶ ἔχομεν βεβαιότερον τὸν προφητικὸν λόγον. Confirmed by our being eye witnesses of his Majesty, and hearing the voice which came from the excellent glory unto which (prophetic word; so he stiles the holy scriptures) ye do well that ye take heed as unto a light that shineth in a dark place, until the day dawn, and the day-star arise in your hearts, 2 Pet. i. 19. Let all, therefore, who desire that day to dawn upon their hearts, wait for it in searching the scriptures.
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Sermon 16 in the 1771 Works. Malachi 3:7.
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