Psa 9:10: Knowing and Trusting And they that know thy name will put their trust in thee; for thou, Lord, hast not forsaken them that seek thee.'97Psa_9:10. This Psalm is the foundation of many ancient Collects. Dante quotes it to St. James in Paradise. He says hope had first come to him From him who … Continue reading “081. PSA 9:10: KNOWING AND TRUSTING”
080. PSA 8:5: THE GREATNESS OF MAN
Psa 8:5: The Greatness of Man For thou hast made him but little lower than God, and crownest him with glory and honour.'97Psa_8:5. 1. This Eighth Psalm seems to belong to the time when David had charge of his father's flocks, rather than to any other period of his life. We may agree with Delitzsch … Continue reading “080. PSA 8:5: THE GREATNESS OF MAN”
079. PSA 4:8: REST AFTER TOIL
Psa 4:8: Rest after Toil In peace will I both lay me down and sleep: For thou, Lord, alone makest me dwell in safety.'97Psa_4:8. 1. The Psalms form the most wonderful expression of human feelings that was ever penned. Those who know the Psalms only slightly do not understand this. But those who are wise … Continue reading “079. PSA 4:8: REST AFTER TOIL”
078. PSA 4:4-5: THE FOUR ACTS OF RELIGION
Psa 4:4-5: The Four Acts of Religion Stand in awe, and sin not: Commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Offer the sacrifices of righteousness, And put your trust in the Lord.'97Psa_4:4-5. 1. The Fourth Psalm is an evening petition, emanating from the same period in David's life as the morning … Continue reading “078. PSA 4:4-5: THE FOUR ACTS OF RELIGION”
077. PSA 1:1: THE MAN THAT IS BLESSED
Psa 1:1: The Man that is Blessed Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the wicked, Nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.'97Psa_1:1. 1. Deep as is the interest attaching to the Psalter as the great storehouse of sacred poetry, and vast as … Continue reading “077. PSA 1:1: THE MAN THAT IS BLESSED”
076. PSALMS
Autor: JAMES HASTINGS
075. JOB 42:5-6: HEARSAY AND EXPERIENCE
Job 42:5-6: Hearsay and Experience I had heard of thee by the hearing of the ear; But now mine eye seeth thee, Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent In dust and ashes. Job_42:5-6. 1. Whatever may have been the date at which this poem was written, it obviously represents a transition period in Jewish religious … Continue reading “075. JOB 42:5-6: HEARSAY AND EXPERIENCE”
074. JOB 38:22: THE TREASURIES OF THE SNOW
Job 38:22: The Treasuries of the Snow Hast thou entered the treasuries of the snow? Job_38:22. 1. The references to snow in Scripture are few, as might be expected in a land where snow seldom or never fell. But even though the writers may never have felt the cold touch of the snowflake on their … Continue reading “074. JOB 38:22: THE TREASURIES OF THE SNOW”
073. JOB 35:10: SONGS IN THE NIGHT
Job 35:10: Songs in the Night But none saith, Where is God my Maker, Who giveth songs in the night? Job_35:10. 1. Some men are always disposed to look at the bright side of life, and others at the dark. The tempers and feelings of some are so cheerful and elastic that it is hardly … Continue reading “073. JOB 35:10: SONGS IN THE NIGHT”
072. JOB 22:21: ACQUAINTANCE WITH GOD
Job 22:21: Acquaintance with God Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: Thereby good shall come unto thee. Job_22:21. In the sense in which the speaker meant them, these words are not true. They mean little more than '93It pays to be religious.'94 What kind of notion of acquaintance with God Eliphaz may … Continue reading “072. JOB 22:21: ACQUAINTANCE WITH GOD”