- Here is a description of the several portions of the land
belonging to each tribe. In gospel times, behold all things are
become new. Much is wrapped up in emblems and numbers. This
method God has used to state mysterious truths in his word, not
to be more clearly revealed till the proper time and season. But
into the church of Christ, both in its state of warfare and
triumph, there is free access by faith, from every side. Christ
has opened the kingdom of heaven for all believers. Whoever
will, may come, and take of the water of life, of the tree of
life, freely. The Lord is there, in his church, to be nigh unto
them in all they call upon him for. This is true of every real
Christian; whatever soul has in it a living principle of grace,
it may truly be said, The Lord is there. May we be found
citizens of this holy city, and act agreeably to that character;
and have the benefit of the Lord's presence with us, in life, in
death, and for evermore.
