II. The Form Which That Ultimate Future Assumes.

The Israelites thought of Canaan, and in particular of Zion,' its center-point.

(a) Perpetual rest. Bring in and plant'--a contrast to the desert nomad life.

(b) Perpetual safety. The sanctuary which Thy hands have established,' i.e. made firm.

(c) Perpetual dwelling in God. Thy dwelling,' Thy mountain,' Thy holy habitation' (Exodus 15:13), rather than our land.' For Israel their communion with Jehovah was perfected on Zion by the Temple and the sacrifices, including the revelation of (priestly) national service.

(d) Perpetual purity. Thy sanctuary.' Without' holiness no man shall see the Lord.'