Matthew 5:4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. They are not muddied with guilt, nor mixed with fear — they are the pure wine of the Spirit; what the mourner feels is joy, and nothing but joy. The comforts God gives His mourners are — I. SWEET. The love of God shed into the heart is said to be better than wine (Song of Solomon 1:2). II. They are HOLY. Divine comforts give the soul more acquaintance with God. III. They are SATISFYING. They fill the heart and make it run over. IV. They are POWERFUL. Strong cordials. 1. They strengthen for duty. 2. Support, under affliction. V. They are ABIDING; abound in us, and so abide ever with us. Worldly comforts are still upon the wing, ready to fly. The comforts of the Spirit are immortal and eternal. Oh, how rare and superlative are these comforts! (Thomas Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.WEB: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. |
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