Seven sermons on several select subjects preached

Psalm 112.4. Unto the upright there ariseth light in darkness.

Chrysostom calls the Scriptures a Spiritual Paradise. The Book of Psalms is placed in the midst of this Paradise. Davids Psalms are not only for delight, but for benefit. Like those Trees of the Sanctuary in Ezekiel, which were both for food and for medicine. ⟨p. 128⟩The Psalms are commensurate and exactly fitted to every Christians condition. If his affections be frozen, here he may fetch fire: if he be weak in grace, here he may fetch Armour: if he be ready to faint, here he may fetch Cordials. Among other Divine consolations, this Text is none of the least; Unto the upright there ariseth light in darkness: which words are calculated for the comfort of Gods Church in all Ages. This Text is like Israels Pillar of Fire, which gave light in the Wilderness. Or this is like the Mariners Lantern to serve to give light in a dark night; To the upright there ariseth light in darkness. Give me leave a little to explain the words, then I shall come to the Proposition: To the upright. Who are meant here by the upright? Answer; The Hebrew word for upright, signifies plainness of heart: The upright man he is without blushing or fraud; he is one in whose spirit there is no guile, Psal. 32.2. He that is upright, his heart ⟨p. 129⟩and his tongue go together; as a well made Dial goes exactly by the Sun. The words following here in the Text may serve for a short paraphrase, to show us who this upright man is; he is gracious, full of compassion, and righteous.

CHrysostom calls the Scriptures a Spiritual Paradice. The Book of Psalms is placed in the midst of this Paradice. Davids Psalms are not only for delight, but for benefit. Like those Trees of the Sanctuary in Ezekiel, which were both for food and for medicine. ⟨p. 128⟩