(Matt. 17 :1-8.)

The transfiguration scene, with its varied im-_L ports, forms a blessed theme for the renewed mind's meditation. The apostle Peter tells us that it was an expression of the majesty of the Lord Jesus in His kingdom (2 Pet. i :16-18). In "His face did shine as the sun," we have an expression of supreme authority exercised in power for blessing; "His raiment was white as the light," expresses His intrinsic holiness manifested in outward life.

But with Him were Moses and Elias. Moses is the exponent of the law's requirements; Elias is the prophet of judgment on the disciples of Moses, because of their failure and apostasy. But Moses -the law-is glorified in the Lord Jesus; for, while the law could only bring forth from our Lord a moral perfection beyond all the law's demands, He upholds the justice of its penalty and honors its authority.

Elias too is glorified in Him and justified in the judgment he brought upon a guilty people.

Both Moses and Elias are justified and glorified in their place and office by the sacrifice of the Son of God on the cross of Calvary.

Matthew and Mark tell us that Moses and Elias "talked with Him;" Luke tells us of what they spake-they "spake of His decease which He should accomplish at Jerusalem." It was that "decease" which gave Moses and Elias title to be with Him in the glory.

Then Peter gives expression to the human heart in its stupid forgetfulness both of its corruption and of its deep need :" Let us make here three tabernacles," he says. He would give permanent place to Moses and Elias-the witnesses of his own guilt! But, "Your sins and iniquities will I remember no more" is the royal decree of the "throne of the majesty on high." The witness of Moses and Elias have been heard and approved as true at that throne, and the sentence has been passed-"All guilty before God." But, " He bore our sins in His own body on the tree." The witnesses have given their testimony; their work is done ; the sentence has been pronounced ; the judgment has been borne; and in holy exaltation the voice of God proclaims, "This is my beloved Son, in whom I am well pleased; hear ye Him." Then-glorious truth!-"They saw no man, save Jesus only."

We have been in bondage under Moses; we have trembled under Elias. Shall we not hear HIM now? "Come unto Me," He says, " and I will give you rest." " I am come that ye might have life." "Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth Him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into judgment; but is passed from death unto life."

"JESUS"-the Son of God come to make that name good to us in all its blessedness-the name given Him while yet in the Virgin's womb:"Thou shalt call His name JESUS; for He shall save His people from their sins! " My soul, consider Him!

JEHOVAH
ETERNAL
SAVIOR
UNTO
SINNERS.

Geo. MacKenzie