Matthew Poole and continuators on Hosea 6:3

3 Then shall we know if we follow on to know the LORD: his going forth is prepared as the morning , and he shall come unto us as the rain, as the latter and former rain unto the earth .

After that God hath revived, and raised his repenting, and enquiring Captives, brought them to his Temple, and City, restor'd his Worship, and his Law amongst them; (all which are Figures of more glorious things to be expected by the Church of Christ after his Resurrection.)

Be better instructed in the Law of our God, know what Worship he requires, is best pleased with: This knowledge of God shall be to us a spring of all holy; righteous, sober, and temperate Conversation; such knowledge, if we observe, the Scriptures was promised to the Iews after their return out of Captivity, and their seeking the Lord, Ier. 24.5, 6, 7. and 31.34. Ezek. 11.17, 18, 19, 20. and 36.23. Hab. 2.14. Zeph. 3.9, &c.

It shall be an increasing knowledge, which by a▪ diligent attendance to the word, and works of God these shall attain, and improve by doing the will of God, and by worshipping him, they shall know experimentally, and practically how Holy, how Good, how Faithful God is, Ioh. 8.31, 32. before this they knew not God, and sin'd, provoked God, and undid themselves; but now they shall know, obey, and please their God, and Saviour.

Before his people who know him, and endeavour to encrease that knowledge; His Gracious, Faithful, Holy, Just, and Wise Providences, and manifestations of himself in the Conduct of them for his peoples Good and Comfort.

As sure, seasonable, beautiful, grateful, and as clear as the Morning; which dispels the darkness, and proclaims its own approach.

Which reviveth, maketh it fruitful, beautifieth it, and gives a new face to all. So God will abundantly bless his Repenting Israel, his returning people, this blessing he promised over and over to the Iews after the Captivity. Ezek. 34.25. Hos. 2.18, 19. and 14.5, 6. Mal. 3.10.

Marginal references: [illegible: 1 word] [illegible: 1 letter]2.6.