Henry Law

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21.) Psalm 104
      A splendid picture is here exhibited of the greatness of God in creation and providence. Vows follow that the praises which are due shall be devoutly rendered. 1. "Bless the Lord, O my soul. O Lord my God, You are very great; You are clothed with honor and majesty." A noble opening is herald to this hymn. Let us awaken our souls to render ...read more

22.) Psalm 105
      An earnest call invites to universal praise. The story of God's dealings with His ancient people is used to quicken this hymn. 1-4. "O give thanks to the Lord; call upon His name; make known His deeds among the people. Sing to Him, sing psalms to Him; talk of all His wondrous works. Glory in His holy name; let the heart of those rejoice who s ...read more

23.) Psalm 106
      Praise opens and concludes this instructive Psalm. The context is dark in frightful displays of the rebellion and ingratitude of God's people. Bright manifestations of sparing and forgiving grace finally appear. 1-2. "Praise the Lord. O give thanks to the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever. Who can utter the mighty acts of th ...read more

24.) Psalm 107
      Exhortation to thanksgiving is the first note of this Psalm. Various motives follow. Man is exhibited in diverse straits and difficulties, and God appears in the plenitude of His grace. 1. "O give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His mercy endures forever." Calls to thanksgiving cannot be too frequently renewed. Overflowing streams ...read more

25.) Psalm 108
      The Psalmist professes immovable resolve to make praise his incessant joy. He prays for support against all opponents, and avows his confidence in full reply. 1-2. "O God, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory. Awake, psaltery and harp; I myself will awake early." By nature the heart is fickle, roving, inconst ...read more

26.) Psalm 109
      A terrible train of miseries awaits the enemies of our heavenly King. As each sorrow passes in review may we draw nearer to our blessed Lord, in whom alone there is shelter and peace. 1-5. "Hold not Your peace, O God of my praise; for the mouth of the wicked, and the mouth of the deceitful, are opened against me; they have spoken against me wi ...read more

27.) Psalm 11
      Confidence relies on God when storms of trouble threaten. The terribleness of final judgment is revealed. May perfect shelter be our happy lot! 1. "In the Lord I put my trust; how can you say to my soul, Flee as a bird to your mountain?" Happy the soul which calmly rests on God! He is a rock so firmly based and so exceeding high, that swe ...read more

28.) Psalm 110
      A magnificent display of the exaltation and sovereignty of Christ as High Priest of the Church is exhibited. It is delightful to study this glorious office. The contemplation tends to sanctify. May it mold us into heavenly likeness! 1. "The Lord said to my Lord, Sit at my right hand, until I make Your enemies Your footstool." Let us give ...read more

29.) Psalm 111
      Praise is the one theme of this enrapturing Psalm. Various motives call to this homage. May they all excite response in our adoring hearts! 1. "Praise the Lord. I will praise the Lord with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation." Praise is the tribute which never can be fully paid. Beginning in time, it wil ...read more

30.) Psalm 112
      An exhortation to praise is the herald of this Psalm. The blessedness of God's children is then set forth. May its bright colors reveal more of the happiness of those who by the faith of Jesus compose this family! 1. "Praise the Lord. Blessed is the man who fears the Lord, who delights greatly in His commandments." Let it be our hearts' ...read more

31.) Psalm 113
      Praise continues to be the happy theme. Contemplation of God's majesty and greatness and goodness tend largely to kindle this flame. Let us meditate until warmth glows and praise blazes within! 1-2. "Praise the Lord. Praise, O you servants of the Lord, praise the name of the Lord. Blessed be the name of the Lord from this time forth and foreve ...read more

32.) Psalm 114
      The greatness and the glory of God are shown in His dealings with Israel. Let us joyfully remember that this God is our God forever and ever. 1-2. "When Israel went out of Egypt, the house of Jacob from a people of strange language; Judah was His sanctuary, and Israel His dominion." Grievous was Israel's slavery in the land of Egypt. The ...read more

33.) Psalm 115
      Man's utter nothingness is here acknowledged. In God alone all power resides. The idols of the heathen are the vanity of vanities. Let all confidence be placed in God! 1. "Not unto us, O Lord, not unto us, but unto Your name give glory, for Your mercy, and for Your truth's sake." Piety shudders at the thought of the assumption of any po ...read more

34.) Psalm 116
      The heart of the Psalmist overflows with gratitude for extraordinary mercies. They all demand devoted praise. May the effect on us be increase of heavenly-mindedness! 1-2. "I love the Lord, because He has heard my voice and my supplications. Because He has inclined His ear to me, therefore I will call upon Him as long as I live." Senseles ...read more

35.) Psalm 117
      This Psalm is brief, but who can estimate its unbounded preciousness? It was given by inspiration of God. May the Spirit use it to invigorate our grace! 1. "O praise the Lord, all you nations; praise Him, all you people." Warm desire should swell in every heart that due praise to God should be as the surrounding atmosphere. Throughout the ...read more

36.) Psalm 118
      A song of praise is here added to our stores. Motives to this exercise claim attention. In many portions Christ is distinctly seen. May He thus become dearer to our hearts! 1-4. "O give thanks to the Lord; for He is good; because His mercy endures forever. Let Israel now say, that His mercy endures forever. Let the house of Aaron now say, that ...read more

37.) Psalm 119
      1. "Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the Lord." Here is a glowing picture of the pious heart. Here is the inner life of those who sit on the high eminence of blessedness, and rank among the blessed of the Lord. The question cannot be repressed, Who are they to whom such dignity belongs? The clear reply here meets u ...read more

38.) Psalm 12
      Fearing that the godly cease and the ungodly vaunt, prayer is made and confidence is professed in God's pure Word. Supported by such comfort, may we never fear! 1. "Help, Lord; for the godly man ceases; for the faithful fail from among the children of men." Amid the trials of this sinful world there is sweet solace in the company of holy ...read more

39.) Psalm 120
      This Psalm depicts the unhappy condition when slanders assail, and the soul is tossed on billows of disquietude. Prayer is the unfailing refuge. 1. "In my distress I cried to the Lord, and He heard me." Scripture faithfully proclaims that much tribulation is the believer's lot in this world. But it stops not with a mournful note. It also ...read more