* A prayer-- The greatness and goodness of God. (1-6) The wonderful
works God wrought for his people. (7-14) The presence of God in his
church. (15-21) The victories of Christ. (22-28) Enlargement of the
church. (29-31) The glory and grace of God. (32-35)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-6 None ever hardened his heart against God, and prospered. God is
the joy of his people, then let them rejoice when they come before
him. He who derives his being from none, but gives being to all, is
engaged by promise and covenant to bless his people. He is to be
praised as a God of mercy and te... [ Continue Reading ]
7-14 Fresh mercies should put us in mind of former mercies. If God
bring his people into a wilderness, he will be sure to go before them
in it, and to bring them out of it. He provided for them, both in the
wilderness and in Canaan. The daily manna seems here meant. And it
looks to the spiritual pr... [ Continue Reading ]
15-21 The ascension of Christ must here be meant, and thereto it is
applied, Ephesians 4:8. He received as the purchase of his death, the
gifts needful for the conversion of sinners, and the salvation of
believers. These he continually bestows, even on rebellious men, that
the Lord God might dwell... [ Continue Reading ]
22-28 The victories with which God blessed David over the enemies of
Israel, are types of Christ's victory, for himself and for all
believers. Those who take him for theirs, may see him acting as their
God, as their King, for their good, and in answer to their prayers;
especially in and by his word... [ Continue Reading ]
29-31 A powerful invitation is given to those that are without, to
join the church. Some shall submit from fear; overcome by their
consciences, and the checks of Providence, they are brought to make
peace with the church. Others will submit willingly, ver. Psalms
68:29; Psalms 68:31. There is that b... [ Continue Reading ]
32-35 God is to be admired and adored with reverence and godly fear,
by all that attend in his holy places. The God of Israel gives
strength and power unto his people. Through Christ strengthening us we
can do all things, not otherwise; therefore he must have the glory of
all we do, with our humble... [ Continue Reading ]