Sparkling rills by the way-side, or, Thoughts on the Book of psalms, lectures, ed. by mrs. Drummond - Softcover
Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated.1879 Excerpt: ... In every trouble, sharp and strong, My soul to Jesus flies; My anchor-hold is firm in Him When swelling billows rise. His comforts bear my spirits up, I trust a faithful God; The sure foundation of my hope Is in a Saviour's blood. Loud Hallelujahs sing, my soul, To thy Redeemer's Name! In joy, in sorrow, life or death, His love is still the same. Coombes. PSALM IV. LIGHT, GLADNESS, AND PEACE. 'Hear me when I call, O God of my righteousness: Thou hast enlarged me when I was in distress; have mercy upon me, and hear my prayer. '0 ye sons of men, how long will ye turn my glory into shame? How long will ye love vanity, and seek after leasing 1 Selah. 'But know that the Lord hath set apart him that is godly for himself: the Lord will hear when I call unto him. 'Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. Selah. 'Offer the sacrifices of righteousness; and put your trust in the Lord. 'There be many that say, Who will shew us any good? Lord, lift Thou up the light of Thy countenance upon us. 'Thou hast put gladness in my heart, more than in the time that their corn and their wine increased. 'I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for Thou, Lord, only makest me dwell in safety.' This Psalm opens with an earnest appeal to God, an earnest supplication, 'Hear me when I call, O God of mj righteousness;' a far deeper expression than if it had been, O righteous God! There is more than that implied; it is 'God of my righteousness.' It is as much as to say, 'Whatever righteousness I have, O my God, is all from Thee; it is all out of Thy fulness; Thou hast enlarged my heart; Thou art the God of my righteousness.' The Psalmist in another place speaks of Him as 'the God of my salvation,' but here it is the ' God of my righteousness...
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