To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. Jeduthun
was one of those who led the sacred song in the house of God in
David's day, and, long afterwards, we find the son of Jeduthun still
engaged in this holy service. What a blessing it is to be succeeded in
the work of God by your chil... [ Continue Reading ]
To the chief Musician, even to Jeduthun, A Psalm of David. David
dedicated some Psalms to Asaph, and one or two to Jeduthun. Some of
this chief musician's family appear to have remained singers as late
as the time of Nehemiah. It is a great honour to be a singer in the
house of God. Ungodly men have... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 39:1. _I said, I will take heed to my ways, that I sin not with
my tongue: I will keep my mouth with a bridle, while the wicked is
before me._
This is what David said; what he had deliberately resolved upon and
solemnly determined in his own mind: «I said, I will take heed to my
ways.» That... [ Continue Reading ]
This Psalm gives a description of David's experience and conduct when
stretched upon a sick-bed. He appears to have felt impatience working
within him, which I am sorry to say is a very common disease with most
of us when God's hand is heavy upon us. Yet David struggled against
his impatience, thoug... [ Continue Reading ]