The Christian’s Desire to See God Face to Face

Richard Sibbes (1577–1635) was an inspiring Christ-centered minister and experiential preacher.

In this extraordinary work on Psalm 27:4, Sibbes instructs the reader concerning the beatific vision of God. He lays out the desire and affection of the holy prophet David, whose goal was to dwell with God, face to face. In this he lifts the reader to heights of sweetness concerning the object of the Christian’s desire: dwelling with God through Christ.

Such a sanctuary of thought is a high mountain of blessedness and causes the feet of our meditation of God to run like hind’s feet on high places upon the mountain of spices (Psalm 18:33; Hab. 3:19; Song 8:14). This is a work worthy to reflect and digest to find refreshment for the soul which will be enlivened to new heights of holy contemplation.

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