Even then, God is not far from the voice of our roaring; for he does not regard the music of our prayers, but his own Spirit's work in them in exciting desire and inflaming the affections. Lighten mine eyes, lest I sleep the sleep of death. Lo, then, the reward of humble patience and confident hope. Oh, excellent hiding, which is become my perfection! AN EXPOSITION OF PSALM 139 by Charles H. Spurgeon One of the most notable of the sacred hymns. The mercyseat has so refreshed the poor weeper, that he clears his throat for a song. TITLE. Psalm 103 Bible Study And Commentary May 5, 2017 Jack Wellman. It is not the common course of God's providence to cover his servants with so thick a darkness as this is, which our troubled souls labour under in the day, or rather in the night of his displeasure; and, therefore, we may with humility desire to know why he proceeds with us in a way that is so singular; for it is some way delightful to the understanding to pierce into the reasons and causes of things. How long wilt thou forget me? When we complain of God’s forsaking us, we are not alone. Some believe that the Chief Musician is the Lord GOD Himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in David’s time, such as Heman the singer or Asaph (1 Chronicles 6:33, 16:5-7, and 25:6). Lu 16:20-22. See Psalms on "Psalms 13:1" for further information. It is no wonder if he makes every one that he sees, and every place that he is in, a witness of his grief; but now it is a comfort in our temptations and in our fears, that we have so compassionate a friend as Christ is to whom we may repair. It was, doubtless, more than once the language of that much tried man of God, and is intended to express the feelings of the people of God in those ever returning trials which beset them. It is possible to gather gold, where it may be had, with moonlight. Note the nature of the wicked two ways; namely, the more they prevail the more insolent they are; they wonderfully exult over those that are afflicted. "I will praise thee every day, Now thine anger's past away; Comfortable thoughts arise From the bleeding sacrifice.". If we have mourned with him, let us now dance with him. 3. Thou hast also given me the neck of mine enemies, "etc. Continued importunity is undeniable oratory. The work remains in print today in several editions. They that live in fens and ill airs dare not stir out without a morning draught of some strong liquor. Ver 2,4. 1. O for grace that, while we wait on God, we may be kept from indulging a murmuring spirit! There are two verses for each, mourning, praying, rejoicing. Thou hast possessed — Or, thou dost possess, my reins — The most inward and hidden part of my body, supposed also to be the seat of men’s lusts and passions: thou dwellest in them, thou art the owner and governor of them, and therefore must needs know them. Ver. Faith keeps the soul from sinking under heavy trials, by bringing in former experiences of the power, mercy, and faithfulness of God to the afflicted soul. Psalm 33:13-15. 6. Good food from God's table, old wine of promises, walks with Jesus, exercise in good works, avoidance of everything unhealthy. Andrew Fuller. Why so long? John Willison, 1680-1750. 1-2. When you and I have to spread our complaints before God, we are not the first who have done so. Oh, think of it, and resolve never to be dumb while God is deaf, never to leave off prayer till God return a gracious answer. There are two systems for numbering the verses in the Psalms. B. Davies. Go to, To report dead links, typos, or html errors or suggestions about making these resources more useful use our convenient, Spurgeon's Verse Expositions of the Bible, Commentary Critical and Explanatory - Unabridged, Kretzmann's Popular Commentary of the Bible, Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures. This Psalm may be regarded as THE PREFACE PSALM, having in it a notification of the contents of the entire Book. Faith is now in exercise, and consequently is readily discovered; there is never a doubt in our heart about the existence of faith while it is in action: when the hare or partridge is quiet we see it not, but let the same be in motion and we soon perceive it. (Psalms 13:1), he begins his prayer as if he thought God would never give him a kind look more: "How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? The laughter of a foe grates horribly on the ears of grief. Whatever be the pressing need of Christ's followers in troubles, and their constant cleaving to duty for all that; and whatever be Christ's purpose of love toward them, yet he seeth it fit ofttimes not to come to them at first, but will let the trial go on till it come to a height, and be a trial indeed, and put them seriously to it; for before he came he lets them row "about five and twenty or thirty furlongs" (the last of which make near four miles, eight furlongs going to a mile); and (Mr 6:48) he came not till the fourth watch of the night, which is the morning watch. It is easy to blame others for complaining, but if such had felt but for a little while what it is to be under the fear of God's anger, they would find that they could not but complain. This is called the superscription. 3. Psalms 13:5-6. The Treasury of David by Charles Spurgeon is a Bible commentary on the book of Psalms chapters. . . (3) Every learner in Christ's school. Studying the book of Psalm 1; shows a significant summary of the history, time and relevant details according to the bibleâs acts based onSpurgeon - Matthew Bible Commentary and reading parallely the bibleâs version King James Version. This exposition consisted of readings from PSALMS 12, 13, and 14. The bountiful giver and the hearty singer. In Psalm 12 we saw David feeling that he is alone, such that all the faithful and godly had disappeared. As the shipwrecked mariner clings to the mast, so did David cling to his faith; he neither could nor would give up his confidence in the Lord his God. I trust, therefore, your lordship will not be angry, seeing the apostle saith, If any be of an upright heart, let him sing Psalms; and we, to declare that we are of an upright mind to God, though we are in misery, yet refresh ourselves with such singing." 4. Qui habitat. Psalms 131, 133 and 134 each have three verses. 4. 1. And for thy comfort, know that he who began his Psalm with "How long wilt thou forget me, O Lord? Psalm 46:9. happily thou wilt say, None can see thy face and live. Psalms 13:4-5. (4) Every tried believer. Our enemies do fret, fume, and gnash their teeth at it. (5) Every dying saint. Sorrows, because they are lingering guests, I will entertain but moderately, knowing that the more they are made of the longer they will continue: and for pleasures, because they stay not, and do but call to drink at my door, I will use them as passengers with slight respect. Now will the tide turn, and the weeper shall dry his eyes. He seems to have been in great distress; and, as is common in such cases, his thoughts turned inward, casting in his mind what he should do, and what would be the end of things. John Bunyan, 1628-1688. "Some put their trust in chariots, and some in horses." Ver. Psalm 118:15- note The sound of joyful shouting and salvation is in the tents of the righteous; The right hand of the LORD does valiantly. How now should the Christian get out of these distempers, had he not a throne of grace to resort to, where, if once his soul be in a melting frame, he (like one laid in a kindly sweat), soon breathes out the malignity of his disease, and comes into his right temper again? 1-4. Psalm 116:13-note I shall lift up the cup of salvation And call upon the name of the LORD. 3. A week within prison walls is longer than a month at liberty. Ver. Psalm 12 was something of a NATIONAL lament psalm. How long, LORD? how like a fool thou talkest! PSALM 13 OVERVIEW. Soldiers of the cross, remember this, an⦠Thomas Gataker, 1637. See Psalms on "Psalms 11:2" for further information. . He beholdeth all the sons of men — Although he had a special relation to Israel, yet he hath a general care over all mankind, all whose hearts and ways he observes. Surely he shall deliver thee from the snare of the fowler, and from the noisome pestilence. Another plea is urged in the fourth verse, and it is one which the tried believer may handle well when on his knees. Prayer is the saint's exercise field, where his graces are breathed; it is as the wind to the air, it brightens the soul; as bellows to the fire, which clears the coal of those ashes that smother them. … Is it not stronger than any hellebore? See Psalms on "Psalms 13:1" for further information. 3. Oh, how my heart leaps for joy that I am so near the apprehension thereof! how long wilt thou hide thy face from me?" Ver. HOW LONG shall I take counsel in my soul? From this faintness and dimness of vision, caused by despair, there is but a step to the iron sleep of death. Hath he not formerly brought thee out of the horrible pit, and out of the miry clay, and put a new song in thy mouth, and made thee to resolve never to give way to such unbelieving thoughts and fears again? He is sure of his faith, and his faith makes him sure; had he doubted the reality of his trust in God, he would have blocked up one of the windows through which the sun of heaven delights to shine. What is that accursed thing in our hearts, or in our lives, for which God hides his face, and frowns upon us? 1. And what if grief should find no other means of utterance? Psalm 73:22-25 Forgiveness Isaiah 43:25 Form and Spirit of Religion, The 1 Samuel 4:3 Form of Sound Words, The 2 Timothy 1:13 Free Grace Ezekiel 36:32 Free Salvation, A Isaiah 55:1 Free Will – A Slave John 5:40 Friend of Sinners, The Isaiah 53:12 Fruitless Vine, The Ezekiel 15:1 Full Assurance Psalm 35:3 Fullness of Christ – Received! can you bear contempt; the venomed tongue Of those whom ruin pleases, the keen sneer, The lewd reproaches of the rascal herd; Who for the selfsame actions, if successful, Would be as grossly lavish in your praise? The cure of daily sorrow. George Hutcheson, 1657. 3. The Christian, while in this world, lives in an unwholesome climate; one while, the delights of it deaden and dull his love to Christ; another while, the trouble he meets in it damps his faith on the promise. Isa 8:17 30:18. As the NIVâs translation suggests, Psalm 139 can be divided into four strophes: verses 1â6; 7â12; 13â18; and 19â24.Tucker and Davis offer an overview of these four movements: Before exploring the meaning of this passage in detail, here is the whole psalm for your consideration from the NIV: Through God we shall do valiantly - From him we derive our courage, from him our strength, and by him our success. Many psalms include a superscription, which we believe to have been added after the fact by the people putting together the psalm book. We make use of our arch enemy for once, and compel him, like Samson, to grind in our mill while we use his cruel arrogance as an argument in prayer. How long wilt thou hide thy face from me? The city crowns the hill and its Temple stood on a âmount.â In this exalted place, ⦠Continue reading "Commentary on Psalm 133" Scripture Shortly after the statewide âStay At Homeâ directive was implemented, Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco invited local pastors to attend a weekly telephone conference call. Verse 13-14. A prayer fit for (1) Every benighted sinner. Biblical Commentary (Bible study) Psalm 103:1-14, 22 EXEGESIS: SUPERSCRIPTION: "By David" This is one of a number of psalms that include a superscription concerning David. Now hearken to the music which faith makes in his soul. Ver. My heart shall rejoice in thy salvation. Ver. A complete set of The Treasury of David in book form is available from Pilgrim Publications, PO Box 66, Pasadena, TX 77501. . Psalm 27:13. This is a psalm of transi 2. 1,6. Adam Clarke Commentary. Therefore it should be prayed for, and thankfully acknowledged. (2) Every seeker of salvation. As the evil spirit is said to depart from Christ for a season (Lu 4:13; though he quitted that temptation, he did not quit his design, so as to tempt no more), so the good Spirit withdraws from those that are Christ's, for a season only, it is with a purpose of coming again. 3. But Christ's bought absence (that I bought with my sin), is two running boils at once, one upon each side; and what side then can I lie on? Not our armies, or our fortresses. Or whether they will constantly cleave to him, though he seem not to regard them, nor to have any care of them; and say with Isaiah, "Yet will I wait upon God, though he have hid his face from us, and I will look for him though he look not on us; "for, "They are blessed that wait on him; and he will not fail in due time to show mercy unto all them that do so constantly wait on him." So I asked him what he did during his personal devotions and if he ever had dry times. Ver. 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