_Help, Lord; for the godly man ceaseth._ --This, according to the title, is one of David’s Psalms; but there is nothing in the circumstances, so far as we know them, of his history, which can lead us to associate the Psalm with any particular period. Tholuck thinks it is aimed at persons by whom Dav... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord shall cut off all flattering lips._ THE LAWLESSNESS OF THE TONGUE The language of agitators is indicated in this text, of men who think to carry everything by free speech, a free press, and a free pulpit. God forbid that we should ever see the day when either of these three great agencies... [ Continue Reading ]
_For the oppression of the poor, for the sighing of the needy, now will I arise, with the Lord; I will set him in safety from him that puffeth at him._ THE POOR SET IN SAFETY God’s family in all ages have resembled each other. Hence the Word of God is rich in consolation. I. God’s Word deals with... [ Continue Reading ]
_The words of the Lord are pure words: as silver tried in a furnace of earth, purified seven times._ THE EXCELLENCE OF THE HOLY SCRIPTURES I. The holy description of the sacred writings here given. It tells of-- 1. Their high authority. The men who wrote these books say, “The Spirit of God spoke... [ Continue Reading ]