the ungodly, not so, but even as chaff, which the wind sweeps away from the face of the earth. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in judg- ment, nor sinners in the counsel of the just ; for the Lord knoweth the way of the righteous, but the way of the ungodly shall perish." '^ Mark how He has described at once both the water and the cross. For these words imply. Blessed are they who, placing their trust in the cross, have gone down into the water ; for, says He, they shall receive their reward in due time : then He declares, I will recompense them. But now He saith,'+ " Their leaves shall not fade." This meaneth, that every word which proceedeth out of your mouth in faith and love shall tend to bring conversion and hope to many. Again, another prophet saith, " And the land of Jacob shall be extolled above every land." '5 This meaneth the vessel of His Spirit, which He shall glorify. Further, what says He ? " And there was a river flowing on the right, and from it arose beautiful trees ; and whosoever shall eat of them shall live for ever." '^ This meaneth, '^ that we indeed descend into the water full of sins and defilement, but come up, bearing fruit in our heart, having the fear [of God] and trust in Jesus in our spirit. " And whosoever shall eat of these shall live for ever." This meaneth : Whosoever, He declares, shall hear thee speak- ing, and believe, shall live for ever.