Approach — To draw near to God in his house and ordinance, by prayer and praise, and other acts of communion with him. Satisfied — With the blessings there conferred upon thy people, the favour and fellowship of God, remission of sins, renovation of heart and life, joy and peace, and well — grounded... [ Continue Reading ]
Righteousness — By virtue of thy faithfulness, and goodness. Wilt thou — Thou wilt graciously answer our prayers. The confidence — Thou art the stay and support of all mankind, by thy powerful and gracious providence.... [ Continue Reading ]
Tumult — No less wild and impetuous.... [ Continue Reading ]
Thy tokens — Terrible thunders and lightnings, and earthquakes, and comets or other strange meteors, or works of God in the air. Morning — The successive courses of the morning and evening; or of the sun and moon which go forth at those times. Thus the whole verse speaks of the natural works of God,... [ Continue Reading ]
River — With rain, which he very significantly calls a river for its plenty, and the river of God, of God's immediate providing. Them — The inhabitants of the earth. Provided — Or, disposed, the earth, which without this would be hard and barren.... [ Continue Reading ]
Bringest down — For the rain dissolves the high and hard clods of earth.... [ Continue Reading ]
Wilderness — Which though neglected by men, are furnished with food for beasts.... [ Continue Reading ]
Sing — They are abundantly satisfied with thy goodness, and in their manner sing forth the praise of their benefactor.... [ Continue Reading ]