Every Good Which Can Be Imagined or Desired
Reflect on these words about the passion of the Lord Jesus:
This is Isaac, the well-beloved Son of his Father, who was offered in sacrifice, and yet for all that did not succumb to the power of death.
This is the Good Shepherd, Jacob, taking such great care of the sheep of which he had the charge.
This is the Good and Pitying Brother, Joseph, who in his glory was not ashamed to recognize his Brothers, contemptible and object as they were.
This is the Great Priest and Bishop Melchizedek, who has made an eternal sacrifice, once for all men.
This is the Sovereign Law-giver Moses, writing his law, by his Spirit, on the tables of our hearts.
This is the Faithful Captain and Guide Joshua, to conduct us to the Promised Land.
This is the Noble and Victorious King David, subduing under his hand every rebellious power.
This is the Magnificent and Triumphant King Solomon, governing his people in peace and prosperity.
This is the Strong and Mighty Samson, who, by his death, overwhelmed all his enemies.
And even every good which can be imagined or desired is found in [this] one alone,
Jesus, the Messiah.
