_Save me, O God, by Thy name, and judge me by Thy strength._ PHASES OF PIETY I. Piety praying. The prayer has respect to-- 1. The character of God (Psalms 54:1). 2. The entreatability of God (Psalms 54:2). 3. The necessity for God (Psalms 54:3). II. Piety trusting. He had confidence in God--... [ Continue Reading ]
_Behold, God is mine helper; the Lord is with them that uphold my soul _ GOD OUR HELPER I. When God is the helper of His people. 1. In the great crisis of their conversion. He raiseth from the pit, delivers, saves, etc. 2. In the troubles and afflictions of life. These are many, varied, sometime... [ Continue Reading ]
_I will freely sacrifice unto Thee: I will praise Thy name, O Lord, for it is good._ THANK-OFFERINGS The closing verses of this simple little psalm touch very familiar notes. The faith which has prayed has grown so sure of answer that is already begins to think of the thank-offerings. This is not l... [ Continue Reading ]