I shall choose out one particular from among many as an
instance for the proof of this thing; and that is this:— Christ reveals
his secrets, his mind, unto his saints, and enables them to reveal the
secrets of their hearts to him, — an evident demonstration of great
delight. It was Samson’s carnal delight in Delilah that prevailed with him
to reveal unto her those things which were of greatest concernment unto
him; he will not hide his mind from her, though it cost him his life. It
is only a bosom friend into whom we will unbosom
ourselves. Neither is there, possibly, a greater evidence of delight in
close communion than this, that one will reveal his heart unto him whom he
takes into society, and not entertain him with things common and vulgarly
known. And therefore have I chose this instance, from amongst a thousand
that might be given, of this delight of Christ in his saints.