CONTENTS In the circumstances of evil, from the persecutions of ungodly men, the Psalmist is here represented as reposing in the sure protection of God. Much consolation is found in this security, and the firm reliance of a happy termination to all sorrow. To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David... [ Continue Reading ]
There will be, there must be, persecutions. But Jesus is the foundation of his Church, and that standeth sure.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader, it is very true that Jehovah, in his threefold character of person, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, seeth, and knoweth all the concerns of his redeemed, and his eyes are upon them for good. But is there not here a special reference to the eyes of the Mediator? Is it not Jesus as the God-man, who... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a verse of no small importance. Though the Lord is not dealing with his redeemed now under the covenant of grace, as he did with Adam in his original state of innocency, to see what improvement his poor fallen creature can make under ordinances or providences; yet is the Lord trying his peop... [ Continue Reading ]
Very awful must be the termination of a life of sin, to whatever age protracted, or however lengthened. Tell ye the righteous it shall be well with him. Woe unto the wicked! it shalt be ill with him. Isaiah 3:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS How blessed it is, to have a God in Christ to flee unto, and to put our sure trust in, when storms invade the church, or when the enemy comes forward with a high hand. Though a lost encamp against me, said one of old, yet shall not my heart be afraid. And it is here alone, in the well-g... [ Continue Reading ]