John Trapp on Ezekiel 46:1

CHAP. XLVI.

Ver. 1. THus ſaith the Lord God] In this chapter are ſet forth rationes & ritus, the laws and rites that were to be obſerved by Prince and people in offering their ſacrifices. It is the manner of performance that maketh or marreth any duty: there may be malum opus in bona materia, ill work in a good matter.

The gate of the inner court] Of the Prieſts court.

That looketh toward the Eaſt] That pointeth to Chriſt the day-ſpring from on high, the Sun of righteouſneſs, who ſhineth ſweetly upon ſuch as rightly ſanctifie the Sabbath: and ſhall much more, when they come to reſt with him in heaven.

Shall be ſhut the ſix working dayes] Six dayes ſhalt thou labour and do all thy work. Neither doth this binder holineſſe (as the Abby-lubbers pretend) but further it: 1. By preventing temptation. 2. By nouriſhing experience of Gods bounty and providence. 3. By filling the heart with objects of heavenly thoughts. 4. By ſtirring up to prayer and praiſe, for each dayes mercyes.

But on the Sabbath it ſhall be opened] That the people may ſee Chriſt in the glaſſe of the ceremonies and call upon his name. We under the Goſpel have a clearer light and free acceſſe, on Lords-dayes eſpecially, and other times of holy meetings.