Hear my cry, O God; attend unto my prayer, the plea being all the more urgent since David at that time, probably on account of the rebellion of Absalom, was cut off from his usual privileges, particularly that of attending worship with the congregation.... [ Continue Reading ]
A CONFIDENT PRAYER FOR DIVINE AID. To the chief musician upon Neginah, with the accompaniment upon stringed instruments, a psalm of David.... [ Continue Reading ]
From the end of the earth, places remote from the Sanctuary, to which he was now banished, WILL I CRY UNTO THEE WHEN MY HEART IS OVERWHELMED, literally, "in the covering of my heart," while his heart was enveloped, or clouded, with anxiety and care. LEAD ME TO THE ROCK THAT IS HIGHER THAN I, one ina... [ Continue Reading ]
For Thou hast been a Shelter for me, a Refuge in the midst of dangers, AND A STRONG TOWER FROM THE ENEMY, affording that absolute safety which only God's power can grant.... [ Continue Reading ]
I will abide in Thy Tabernacle, satisfied with the privilege of a guest in the tent of God's worship, FOREVER; I WILL TRUST IN THE COVERT OF THY WINGS, the fine figure of absolute protection and safety again being used, Psalms 91:1; Deuteronomy 33:27. SELAH.... [ Continue Reading ]
For Thou, O God, hast heard my vows, those connected with his prayer; THOU HAST GIVEN ME THE HERITAGE OF THOSE THAT FEAR THY NAME, a part in the spiritual blessings of Israel.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thou wilt prolong the king's life, adding to the days of his own life, AND HIS YEARS AS MANY GENERATIONS, or, "May his years be as generation and generation! "For David sees in spirit the royal line ending in Christ and thus enduring throughout eternity.... [ Continue Reading ]
He shall abide before God forever, the king enthroned before God's face, enjoying the light of His favor: O PREPARE MERCY AND TRUTH, Psalms 40:11; Psalms 57:3, WHICH MAY PRESERVE HIM, the grace of God, in accordance with His faithful promise, guarding him from his enemies and rebellious subjects.... [ Continue Reading ]
So will I sing praise unto Thy name forever, extolling the essence of God and all His divine attributes and making them known by the proclamation of His Word, THAT I MAY DAILY PERFORM MY VOWS, the measure of his thanksgiving being the same as that of his prayers to the Lord. We Christians know how t... [ Continue Reading ]