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101.) Psalm 41
      The happy state of the compassionate is depicted. The vindictive malevolence of the ungodly is also shown. Prayer to God and profession of faith follow with warm ascription of praise. 1, 2, 3. "Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve him and keep him alive; and he shall be bles ...read more

102.) Psalm 42
      Rejection is the pervading note of this hymn. The joys of the sanctuary are forbidden. Insulting foes augment distress. In conclusion, the soul is chided for yielding to despondency. 1, 2. "As the deer pants after the water-brooks, so pants my soul after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God; when shall I come and appear befo ...read more

103.) Psalm 43
      The pensive note of the preceding hymn is here prolonged. The circumstances are the same; the same, also, are the exercises and the expressions of the mind. 1. "Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man." Happy is the man who is conscious of his own integrity. He can lift ...read more

104.) Psalm 44
      The Church is here exhibited as in the depths of grievous trouble. But faith reviews the mercies of past days before it bewails present sufferings. Confidence in God is then professed, and prayer pleads with fervent zeal. 1, 2, 3. "O God, we have heard it with our own ears-our ancestors have told us of all you did in other days, in days long a ...read more

105.) Psalm 45
      This hymn is fitly termed a song of loves. It is a prelude to the Song of songs. The spiritual Bridegroom is rapturously commended. The Spouse is shown in lovely features. The extension of Christ's kingdom, and due praise is promised. 1. "My heart is inditing a good matter; I speak of the things which I have made concerning the king; my tongu ...read more

106.) Psalm 46
      God's near protection is a stronghold against all fear. The wonders of His mighty hand should excite terror in His foes, and confidence in His people. 1. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Such is the boast of all the sons of faith. Their path is through a land of trouble. Their bark is tossed by raging bil ...read more

107.) Psalm 47
      A view is presented of the kingdom of Christ most gloriously established, and universal praises are evoked. 1, 2. "O clap your hands, all you people; shout to God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth." A note of rapturous prediction pervades this hymn. The day of glory is anti ...read more

108.) Psalm 48
      The beauty of Jerusalem is a picture of the beauty of the Church. God's favor to it foreshadows His favor to His people in all ages. 1, 2, 3. "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is Mount Zion, on the sides of the north, the ...read more

109.) Psalm 49
      The truths of the Bible call for universal heeding. The mysteries will repay all study. Natural men, in their best state, are immeasurably inferior to the people of God. 1, 2. "Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world; both low and high, rich and poor, together." The revelation of God alike concerns the whole ...read more

110.) Psalm 5
      Faith prays, knowing that wrath will overwhelm God's foes, and mercies crown the righteous. May prayer be thus stirred up in us! 1, 2. "Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation. Hearken to the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for unto You will I pray." By varied terms the Spirit shows the varied exercise of prayer. Sometime ...read more

111.) Psalm 50
      We have in this Psalm a revelation of glorious truth. The final judgment is announced in dreadful sublimity. Formalists are rebuked, and warned of the worthlessness of dependence on the Law. In conclusion we have directions as to true worship. 1, 2. "The mighty God, even the Lord, has spoken, and called the earth, from the rising of the sun to ...read more

112.) Psalm 51
      Of all the Psalms, this is the one, perhaps, which is most frequently interwoven in the believer's prayers and pondered in his meditations. It has been the outbreak of innumerable hearts, and has been, and still is, the wrestling cry at the mercy-seat. Repeated are the prayers for pardon of vile guilt; struggling are the cries for renewing and san ...read more

113.) Psalm 52
      The proud boasting and the malicious plots of the ungodly come to a fearful end. The case of the righteous greatly differs, and calls for praise. 1. "Why do you boast in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endures continually." Deep is the malignity of the heart which the Spirit has not softened. To plot mischief is most vile; but ...read more

114.) Psalm 53
      A repetition of a dreadful scene is again presented. Again the whole world is seen as lying in the wicked one. But the year of the redeemed again appears. May such sight of evil deeply appall us, while we joy in forethought of deliverance! 1. "The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, and have done abominable iniquity; ...read more

115.) Psalm 54
      Deep distress afflicts the Psalmist. He knows his refuge, and flees to it. In confidence of gracious aid he vows the sacrifice of praise. We, also, are born to trouble. May we in faith use our ever-present help. 1, 2. "Save me, O God, by Your name, and judge me by Your strength. Hear my prayer, O God; give ear to the words of my mouth." Da ...read more

116.) Psalm 55
      In the eventful life of David trouble follows trouble as wave succeeds to wave. His intervals of rest were very few. Throughout his days darkness seems often to gather clouds. But he finds refuge in God; and deliverance was his happy experience. This God is our God forever and ever. Let us trust. He will not fail us. 1 , 2. "Listen to my praye ...read more

117.) Psalm 56
      Similarity of circumstance leads to similarity of conduct. Continued troubles prompt continued prayer. Prayer may wrestle long, but it will never strive in vain. Answers will come-the answers will be deliverance. In reading this, may we gain holy comfort! 1, 2. "Be merciful to me, O God; for man would swallow me up; he fighting daily oppresses ...read more

118.) Psalm 57
      Trouble, prayer, confidence, and praise are the pervading notes of this instructive hymn. Our faith will surely have its trials. May each trial cause it to grow stronger! The shaken tree takes firmer root. 1, 2. "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until this violent s ...read more

119.) Psalm 58
      Persecution in another form here agitates the Psalmist's mind. A fearful picture of the persecutors' hate is next exhibited. Confidence in their ruin is expressed. God surely will maintain the righteous cause. 1-2. "Justice-do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly? No, all your dealings are crooked; you hand ...read more