_Praise ye the Lord._ I will praise the Lord with my whole heart. THE HIGHEST WORK OF MANKIND--PRAISING GOD I. A noble resolution for this highest work. 1. Thoroughness. “With my whole heart.” (1) Without this thoroughness it would be unacceptable to God. “He abhors the sacrifice where not the... [ Continue Reading ]
_The works of the Lord are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein._ THE GREATNESS OF THE WORKS OF GOD Greatness_, _when attributed to the works of man, is a relative term, and it is only correct in one direction. Our works can only be great in comparison with the works of other m... [ Continue Reading ]
_His work is honourable and glorious: and His righteousness endureth for ever._ GOD AND THE GODLY (with Psalms 112:3):--These two psalms are obviously intended as a pair. They are identical in number of verses, and in structure, both being acrostic, that is to say, the first clause of each commenc... [ Continue Reading ]
_He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered._ THE DUTY OF REMEMBERING GOD’S WONDERFUL WORKS 1. In reference to any signal benefits, any extraordinary mercy received, it is necessary we should have a true sense and firm persuasion of the work of God in it, that we may learn to depend on His... [ Continue Reading ]
_He hath given meat unto them that fear Him._ THE LORD’S FAITHFULNESS IN PROVIDING FOOD FOR HIS PEOPLE Consider the text-- I. In its literal sense. 1. The work, on account of which the psalmist here calls upon us to praise God, is the supply of food; the furnishing us with those provisions which... [ Continue Reading ]
_He sent redemption unto His people._ REDEMPTION AND ATONEMENT Theology has frequently confused redemption and the atonement. The atonement for sin offered by Christ on Calvary was universal, but redemption is limited to those that accept the conditions as specified in the Scriptures. Christ died f... [ Continue Reading ]
_The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom._ PIETY IS TRUE WISDOM I. Explain the text. 1. By “the fear of the Lord,” you are to understand, not merely one affection of our minds towards God; but, piety in general, the service of God, and the devotion of the heart to Him. 2. “Wisdom,” in th... [ Continue Reading ]