Psalms 54:1-7

Save me, O God, by Thy name, and judge me by Thy strength.

Phases of piety

I. Piety praying. The prayer has respect to--

1. The character of God (Psalms 54:1).

2. The entreatability of God (Psalms 54:2).

3. The necessity for God (Psalms 54:3).

II. Piety trusting. He had confidence in God--

1. As a Deliverer from his enemies.

2. As the Chastiser of his enemies.

III. Piety worshipping.

1. Worship is voluntary sacrifice. The offering of self is essential to give virtue and worth to all other offerings.

2. Worship is praise to God.

(1) On account of what He is in Himself.

(2) On account of what He is to us (Verse 7). (Homilist.)