CONTENTS Here is another gospel Psalm, and from our Lord's own application of a verse in it to himself, and his own circumstances, we are sweetly taught to whom it belongs. The contents are the Lord's attention over him, and man's treachery against him. To the chief Musician. A Psalm of David. Ps... [ Continue Reading ]
Still carrying on the recollection of the blessed Jesus as Christ here primarily and principally considered, do we not find in the whole life of the Mediator, while upon earth, Jehovah supporting him. And though we do not read indeed of Christ's bed of languishing, yet we are told by the Evangelist,... [ Continue Reading ]
Here we find a single person speaking; and from what follows in Psalms 41:9, there can be no hesitation to say it is Christ. Will the Reader pause, and refuse this conclusion, because here is an acknowledgment of sin? I hope not. Jesus had no sin of his own, for he was holy, harmless, undefiled, and... [ Continue Reading ]
These verses, and especially the 9th, serve to throw a light upon the whole Psalm. Reader, pray remark, with me, the several expressions here contained. Christ speaks in the 5th, 7th, and 8th verses, of enemies; and in the 6th 9th of a single one. Now there can be no difficulty to discover to whom t... [ Continue Reading ]
What a lovely example hath the Son of God shown where his people are to go, and from whom to seek a refuge, in all times of need.... [ Continue Reading ]
These words form a sweet conclusion, not only to this, but all other situations like the one here described. Several Psalms, with a little variation, close the same: Psalms 72:1; Psalms 89:1; Psalms 106:1. And it should seem to be a proper conclusion, both to prayer and praise; for it is becoming at... [ Continue Reading ]