CONTENTS
The man of GOD here finisheth the whole of his ministry with Israel. Nothing remained after the Song but to bless Israel in the LORD'S name; and this he doth partly in a spirit of prophecy, in telling each tribe of Israel of some of the most remarkable events which would follow them; and partly in a spirit of prayer; of what he hoped the LORD would bless them with. He concludes the Chapter with a most animated apostrophe, both of the blessedness of the GOD of Israel, and of the Israel of GOD.
I beg the Reader in the opening of this Chapter, finally, and fully to remember once more the motto to be kept in view through all Moses' writings, Moses wrote of CHRIST. And while I request the Reader to be looking out for the LORD JESUS in every verse; I desire him no less to remark with me, the superiority of the LORD JESUS over his servant Moses. The man of GOD closes his life and ministry, with praying for the blessing of the people. JESUS commands it. His language is, FATHER I will. John 17:24. Reader! take a leisurely, and close survey of the man of GOD, closing his ministry, and figure to yourself if you can, anything more interesting. Such should be the close of all faithful ministers! What can be more sweet and endearing, than to behold a faithful pastor, in such a spirit and frame of mind, taking a last farewell, in looking up to his great Head, and looking round upon the people, pouring out praise and prayer. Reader! do not forget to look at the ever blessed JESUS, as represented, Luke 24:50-51.