naked and open, — like one whose eyes were in every place, — ^like one who knew things nnseen as well as things seen.
An attentive reader will observe the same thing in other parts of the Gospel. We are told in one place that " He knew the thoughts " of His enemies. "We are told in another, that "He knew what was in man.'* We are told in another, that " He knew from the be- ginning who they were that believed not, and who should betray Him." (Matt. xii. 25 ; John ii. 25 ; John vi. 64.) Knowledge like this is the peculiar attribute of God, Passages like these are meant to remind us, that " the man Christ Jesus " is not only man. He is also " God blessed for ever." (Rom. ix. 5.)
The thought of Christ's perfect knowledge should alarm sinners and awaken them to repentance. The great Head of the Church knows them and all their doings. The Judge of all sees them continually, and marks down all their ways. There is " no darkness where the workers of iniquity can hide themselves." (Job xxxiv. 22.) If they go into the secret chamber the eyes of Christ are there. If they privately scheme villany and plot wickedness, Christ knows it and observes it. If they speak secretly against the righteous, Christ hears. They may deceive men all their life long, but they cannot deceive Christ. A day comes when God " will judge the seorete of men by Jesus Christ according to the Gospel." (Rom, ii. 16.)
The thought of Christ's perfect knowledge should com- fort all true-hearted Christians, and quicken them to increased diligence in good works. The Master's eye is always upon them. He knows where they dwell, and