CONTENTS This Psalms opens with prayer, then an address showing the folly, as well as danger, of pursuing vanity; the close of the Psalm determines that the happiness of man must be alone found in the favor of God. To the chief Musician on Neginoth. A Psalm of David. Before I enter upon the Psalm... [ Continue Reading ]
We have here an address, and it is a very affectionate one, to the children of men, for despising Jesus and his salvation. Is not this of all sins the grossest, to think slightingly of that which occupied the mind of Jehovah from all eternity?... [ Continue Reading ]
What a beautiful view have we in this verse in reference to the person of Jesus, the Father's beloved, the Father's holy one, the Father's only one, in whom his soul delighteth. Yes! God the Father will hear the cry of every poor sinner, that gives honour to God's own appointment in looking unto him... [ Continue Reading ]
Nothing can be more gracious than what is here recommended. It is as if the Holy Ghost commanded the sinner to pause over the view of his own nothingness, and then to come by faith, with Jesus and his righteousness in his arms, and to say, Lord, here is my sole trust and dependence.... [ Continue Reading ]
Is not this exhibited in the world every day? While some are sending out their thoughts, and wishes, and expectations, to invite any vanity, any folly; the people of God are looking up to Jesus, and asking for a view of him who is the light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of his people Israel... [ Continue Reading ]
Is not this an immediate answer to prayer? And doth it not prove t h e truth of that sweet promise, Isaiah 65:24 ?... [ Continue Reading ]
Happy and gracious conclusion of every truly regenerate soul, convinced of an interest in Christ, and a personal union with him. The beloved of the Lord shall dwell safely. Isaiah 32:18 REFLECTIONS READER! let you and I never lose sight of the Lord Jesus while reading this Psalm. He is the Lord ou... [ Continue Reading ]