CONTENTS
We have here the same speaker, under situations not unsimilar, to what
went before, in the preceding Psalm. The opening of this blessed
scripture, is with prayer, and the close of it, with praise.
A Psalm of David.
Psalms 28:1
It is well worthy our observation, that for the most part, in... [ Continue Reading ]
Here also, as in numberless other instances, with an eye to Jesus, we
have a lovely example, how to tell the Rock of our Salvation what our
confidence is; and how to supplicate all suited grace, when we lift up
our hearts, and hands, and eyes, to a God in Christ, as his holy
oracle. The mercy-seat w... [ Continue Reading ]
Jesus felt this, in the days of his flesh, of the deceitfulness of
men. Matthew 22:15.... [ Continue Reading ]
Here is a sweet hosanna. It was first sung by Christ, and may be well
sung by all his redeemed in him. Reader, do not overtook the
benediction in the close of it. Is not this another view of Jesus?
Remember how Aaron was commanded to bless the people, as a type of
Christ, in his everlasting priestho... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS
Here, my soul, take a lesson from the ever blessed Jesus, David's
Lord, how to cry unto God as thy Rock, thy Jesus, thy sure salvation.
He will not be silent to this cry, for he hath said, Before my people
call, I will answer. And learn moreover, that thine oracle, unto which
thou art t... [ Continue Reading ]