0821. AWAKE, AWAKE.

AWAKE, AWAKE.

Isa_52:1, Isa_52:2.

I. A Sorrowful Condition Suggested.

1. A State of Insensibility. "Awake, awake."

2. A State of Uncleanness. "Shake thyself from the dust."

3. A State of Captivity. "Loose thyself, O captive daughter."

II. An Arousing Call. The urgent call of God-

1. To Awake. To true consciousness.

2. To Decided Action. "Shake thyself."

3. To Receive a Gift. "Put on thy beautiful garments."

Autor: James Smith