"BEHOLD, I COME QUICKLY."
By Matthew Henry
As when he ascended into heaven after his resurrection, he parted, with a promise of his gracious presence, so here he parts with a promise of his speedy return. If any say, Where is the promise of his coming, since so many ages are past since they were written? let them know, he is not slack to his people, but long-suffering to his enemies. His coming will be sooner than they are aware—sooner than they are prepared—sooner than they desire. And to his people it will be seasonable. The vision is for an appointed time, and will not tarry—he will come quickly. Let this word be always sounding in our ear, and let us give all diligence, that we may be found of him in peace, without spot, and blameless. There, also, is the Church’s hearty echo to Christ’s promise, declaring firm belief of it—“Amen,” so it is, so it shall be,—expressing her hearty desire of it: “Even so come, Lord Jesus; make haste, my beloved, and be thou like a roe, or like a young hart on the mountains of spices.” Thus beats the pulse of the Church; thus breathes that gracious Spirit who actuates and informs the mystical body of Christ; and we should never be satisfied till we find such a spirit breathing in us, and causing us to look for that blessed hope, and the glorious appearing of the great God and our Saviour Jesus Christ. Come, Lord Jesus, put an end to this state of sin, sorrow, and temptation.—Matthew Henry.