CONTENTS
In the circumstances of evil, from the persecutions of ungodly men,
the Psalmist is here represented as reposing in the sure protection of
God. Much consolation is found in this security, and the firm reliance
of a happy termination to all sorrow.
To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David... [ Continue Reading ]
There will be, there must be, persecutions. But Jesus is the
foundation of his Church, and that standeth sure.... [ Continue Reading ]
Reader, it is very true that Jehovah, in his threefold character of
person, Father, Son and Holy Ghost, seeth, and knoweth all the
concerns of his redeemed, and his eyes are upon them for good. But is
there not here a special reference to the eyes of the Mediator? Is it
not Jesus as the God-man, who... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a verse of no small importance. Though the Lord is not dealing
with his redeemed now under the covenant of grace, as he did with Adam
in his original state of innocency, to see what improvement his poor
fallen creature can make under ordinances or providences; yet is the
Lord trying his peop... [ Continue Reading ]
Very awful must be the termination of a life of sin, to whatever age
protracted, or however lengthened. Tell ye the righteous it shall be
well with him. Woe unto the wicked! it shalt be ill with him. Isaiah
3:11.... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
How blessed it is, to have a God in Christ to flee unto, and to put
our sure trust in, when storms invade the church, or when the enemy
comes forward with a high hand. Though a lost encamp against me, said
one of old, yet shall not my heart be afraid. And it is here alone, in
the well-g... [ Continue Reading ]