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I. THE OBJECT OF THE CHRISTIAN'S LOVE.

1. This habitation, or house, is designed by the Great Proprietor of it for public worship.

2. It implies the manifestation of the Divine Presence.

II. THE CHRISTIAN'S LOVE TO THE HOUSE OF GOD.

1. The love of affection.

2. The love of preference.

3. Because of advantages realised by attending it.

(1)  Children of God are born there.

(2)  There the believer was convinced of sin.

(3)  There the presence of God is manifested.

(4)  It is the banqueting house.

(5)  It is the place of instruction.

(6)  Its exercises sweeten for glory.

4. Because they worship with good men.

5. It is a practical love.

(1)  Regular attendance.

(2)  Engagement in its services, according to ability.

(3)  Invitation to others to attend.

(4)  Pecuniary support.

(5)  Prayer.

III. APPLICATION.

1. How great the importance and advantages of Divine worship. Christ and His apostles honoured it (Luke 4:16; Acts 2:46).

2. How great the guilt and danger of neglecting the house of God (Psalm 73:27; Zechariah 14:17, 19; Hebrews 10:25).

3. If the earthly temple is so loved, what love will the heavenly temple create!

(Helps for the Pulpit.)

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KJV: LORD, I have loved the habitation of thy house, and the place where thine honour dwelleth.

WEB: Yahweh, I love the habitation of your house, the place where your glory dwells.