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John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 136:8
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John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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The sun to rule by day, etc.] Which is the greater light, (<010116>Genesis 1:16); for his mercy [endureth] for ever: this great light, so beneficial to the earth and the inhabitants of it, which was made near six thousand years ago, still continues, and will to the end of time; enlightening the world, warming the air and earth, imparting its light and heat to all creatures on it, and influencing the earth to bring forth a variety of things for the use and delight of mankind, called “the precious things [brought] forth by the sun”, (<053314>Deuteronomy 33:14); an emblem of a more beneficial light, in which the rich grace and mercy of God appear, and for which we have reason to give thanks; even the sun of righteousness, the Messiah, the light of the world, the author of the light of nature, grace, and glory; and who will continue as long as the sun, and when that shall be no more, (<390402>Malachi 4:2 <197217>Psalm 72:17).
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