Sermons and Biblical Studies

Psa 133:1: Unity Behold, how good and pleasant it is For brethren to dwell together in unity.'97Psa_133:1 1. Herder says of this exquisite little song that '93it has the fragrance of a lovely rose.'94 Nowhere has the nature of true unity'97that unity which binds men together, not by artificial restraints, but as brethren of one … Continue reading “131. PSA 133:1: UNITY”

Psa 130:1: De Profundis Out of the depths have I cried unto thee, O Lord.'97Psa_130:1 1. This psalm belongs to the group of fifteen psalms called Psalms of Ascents or Goings up. It is a Psalter within the Psalter, and may possibly have originally formed a separate hymn-book. When these fifteen psalms'97120'96134 inclusive'97were written we … Continue reading “130. PSA 130:1: DE PROFUNDIS”

Psa 127:2: The Gifts of Sleep So he giveth unto his beloved sleep.'97Psa_127:2 This is a psalm of prosperity, and of how it comes. It is sung in the ear of those who boast themselves as able to command success. They have, to begin with, the common ambition to rear a home, to keep it … Continue reading “129. PSA 127:2: THE GIFTS OF SLEEP”

Psa 126:6: Sowing in Tears, Reaping in Joy Though he goeth on his way weeping, bearing forth the seed; He shall come again with joy, bringing his sheaves with him.'97Psa_126:6 This is a song of grateful remembrance celebrating the return of the Jews from exile. But though it begins, as so many of the psalms … Continue reading “128. PSA 126:6: SOWING IN TEARS, REAPING IN JOY”

Psa 122:1: The House of the Lord I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go unto the house of the Lord.'97Psa_122:1 All who have made the Book of Psalms their study must have been struck with the deep and unaffected piety of the authors. The psalmists speak throughout the whole book of … Continue reading “127. PSA 122:1: THE HOUSE OF THE LORD”

Psa 121:8: Guardianship in Daily Life The Lord shall keep thy going out and thy coming in, From this time forth and for evermore.'97Psa_121:8 1. We often make a mistake in endeavouring to associate these Old Testament hymns with great occasions in the history of God's chosen race, with the important events and crises through … Continue reading “126. PSA 121:8: GUARDIANSHIP IN DAILY LIFE”

Psa 121:1-2: Help from beyond the Hills I will lift up mine eyes unto the mountains: From whence shall my help come? My help cometh from the Lord, Which made heaven and earth.'97Psa_121:1-2 This psalm is one of that remarkable series of fifteen which are called, in the ancient headings of our Bibles, '93Psalms of … Continue reading “125. PSA 121:1-2: HELP FROM BEYOND THE HILLS”

Psa 119:130: The Opening of God's Word The opening of thy words giveth light; It giveth understanding unto the simple.'97Psa_119:130 1. The section of the psalm in which the text occurs is a gem of spiritual beauty. In verse after verse we are led through the deep places of religious faith and love, and the … Continue reading “124. PSA 119:130: THE OPENING OF GOD’S WORD”

Psa 119:105: The Light of God's Word Thy word is a lamp unto my feet, And light unto my path.'97Psa_119:105 1. This psalm is a hymn in praise of the Mosaic Law, which, either as God's law, or His statutes, or His commandments, or His testimonies, or His precepts, or His ceremonies, or His truth, … Continue reading “123. PSA 119:105: THE LIGHT OF GOD’S WORD”

Psa 119:96: Liberty in God's Law I have seen an end of all perfection; But thy commandment is exceeding broad.'97Psa_119:96. This psalm throbs throughout with true religion, and is evidently the production of some venerable father in Israel who had endured greatly and had not fainted; who had been divinely taught and chastened by the … Continue reading “122. PSA 119:96: LIBERTY IN GOD’S LAW”