CONTENTS The Psalmist is here at his devotions, with his hymn of praise. He not only blesseth God himself, but he utters a prophecy (no doubt, in allusion to the days of the gospel) that all the great ones of the earth shall bless him; and he closeth the psalm with declaring his assurance that the... [ Continue Reading ]
These are short, but most expressive words. Nothing, he saith, shall put his soul out of order in blessing the Lord; even in the presence of all the dunghill-gods of the earth, will he praise the Lord. But what I particularly request the Reader to remark with me, in these words, is the gospel strain... [ Continue Reading ]
Is this the person of Jesus, of whom the prophet speaks? Jesus, we know, in the days of his flesh, offered up strong cries and tears, and was heard, in that he feared, Hebrews 5:7; Psalms 89:26. And may we not, even every child of God in Jesus, take comfort also in the same assurance, when we cry to... [ Continue Reading ]
Scripture best explains scripture. Interpreting what is here said in reference to the days of Christ, the whole is confirmed. Psalms 72:10.... [ Continue Reading ]
All believers in Christ can set their seal to these blessed truths. God's poor must be in his remembrance; they are his property, and they shall be his care. The Lord will perfect and make good all his promises concerning them. Exercised his people must be; but forgotten they shall not be. The Lord... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS MY soul! learn a lesson this day from David; and looking up to God the Spirit to enable thee to carry what thou hast learned into continual practice, determine from henceforth to praise thy God and Saviour in the presence of all men. Make it thy uniform practice to know nothing among men... [ Continue Reading ]