Psalms 138:1,2

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 of them. David considered himself, one of those whom Jesus makes his people; I mean, kings and priests unto God and the Father. Moses declared that the Israel of God should be unto him a kingdom of priests, and a holy nation: and the gospel of Christ confirms it. See Exodus 19:6; Revelation 1:5; 1 Peter 2:9. Hence when believing souls see Jesus, who is our New Testament temple, and of whom the Old Testament temple was but a type; they are made priests to God and the Father, in Christ Jesus; and in and through their great High Priest, they are permitted, nay commanded, to draw nigh with boldness, Hebrews 10:19. One observation more meets us in these verses: David saith, Jehovah hath magnified his word above all his name: Is not this the uncreated Word, even Jesus? Surely Jehovah hath made his dear, and ever-blessed Son most glorious, above all the other discoveries of his love! Oh! how sweet to trace Christ through whatever part of the sacred volume!