CONTENTS The Psalmist, still at the mercy seat, finds confidence and comfort. And from hence he gathers strength against his foes. To the chief musician, Al-taschith, Michtam of David, when he fled from Saul in the cave. Psalms 57:1 We must not pass over the title of this Psalm, for every part of... [ Continue Reading ]
These verses, read with an eye to Christ, and to all Christ's seed in him, contain some of the sweetest and most encouraging thoughts imaginable. God the Father promised to carry Jesus through the whole of his vast undertaking: Mine hand shall hold him fast (said Jehovah) mine arm also shall strengt... [ Continue Reading ]
I beg the Reader to mark this verse, as throwing a light upon this whole Psalm, in proof that it is particularly thus said by the spirit of prophecy in relation to Christ. And if the Reader will turn to Psalms 22:16, which is notoriously known and allowed to be a prophecy of Christ, he will find the... [ Continue Reading ]
Observe how Jesus breaks out in praise in the midst of prayer. Such, Reader, should be the conduct of all his people. The heaviest exercises in grace can never interrupt the song of praise: 1 Thessalonians 5:18.... [ Continue Reading ]
How is this verified in all the church's history! Not only in this instance of Saul and David, but also in those of Haman and Mordecai, Pharaoh and Israel, and above all, Judas and the Jews and Christ. Esther 7:10; Exodus 15:9; Acts 2:36; Acts 2:36.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader! do not fail to observe how the Psalm ends. It began in sorrow, and closeth in joy. Yes! whatever is founded in faith and prayer, must end in praise. This holds good to all the seed of Christ. And when like Jesus the Son of David, we stir up our souls to take hold on Jehovah's strength, we sh... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS READER it is very improving and profitable to observe in the example of David, and other saints of God gone before, how their faith and patience have been exercised, and what grace hath been imparted to them to help them forward in all their seasons of need. And it is intended, no doubt,... [ Continue Reading ]