Psalms 65
This Psalm was evidently composed on the occasion of an abundant
harvest, and was doubtless intended to be sung at the feast of
harvest, the joyous feast of tabernacles.
I. The abundant harvest is regarded as an answer to vows and prayers,
and a token of pardoning mercy. (1) The people h... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 65:2
_(with Philippians 4:6)_
Taking for granted the existence of a personal God, the question
arises, Does this involve, by necessary consequence, that, to use the
language of the Bible, this God will be "a rewarder of them that
diligently seek Him" by prayer and otherwise, that He will at... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 65:9
I. Where is the fountain of the river of God? Every river has a spring
or fountain some pool or rocky cavern where it first springs up out of
the deep, dark earth. The fountain of the rain is the great ocean.
II. Where does this river flow? Other rivers flow along in channels of
rock o... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 65:9
I. Spring follows winter, and ushers in summer, according to an
appointed order. This fact teaches the continuous control and
government of God. God seems to come with the coming in of each of the
seasons. As Maker, and Life-giver, and Father, "Thou visitest the
earth, and waterest it.... [ Continue Reading ]