CONTENTS This Psalm is remarkable as being the first of the seven which were known in the Jewish church under the title of the grand Hallelujah; probably so called because it begins with Hallelujah. It forms a devout hymn of praise; and the writer, while stirring up himself to praise God, calls upo... [ Continue Reading ]
Everything which tends to display the grace and goodness of God, in nature and providence, is worthy to be well regarded. But what displays hath Jehovah made in Jesus, and his great salvation! And Reader! think what blessings open to the view of that redeemed soul, who is conscious of a personal int... [ Continue Reading ]
How truly delightful is it to consider these things in Christ! Here is a righteousness indeed forever. With this will his church be clothed to all eternity. Oh! how truly honourable, how truly glorious! How is it possible for a redeemed soul ever to forget such mercy, when he is himself a living mon... [ Continue Reading ]
There is somewhat very striking in the frequent memorandums the Lord makes in his word of his covenant, as if to show his faithfulness. Such was the command to Moses, Deuteronomy 7:9; Exodus 3:15. And Reader! how sweet is all this considered with reference to Christ, to whom all along that covenant... [ Continue Reading ]
This is a blessed verse, full of divine things. Redemption is sent, given, free, full, everlasting. It is sent to his people, Exodus 3:9, explained by John 3:16; 1 John 4:14. It is all centered in his dear Son, Colossians 1:19; Colossians 1:19. It is forever unchangeable, and everlasting, Isaiah 51:... [ Continue Reading ]
This verse comes in very properly after the former, to point out the leading principles in those who are the happy partakers of the unspeakable mercy of God in Christ; and this forms one of the Lord's marks and characters, whereby his people are known: I will make (saith the Lord) an everlasting cov... [ Continue Reading ]