This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 edition. Excerpt: ...the recognised source of such great and unnumbered blessings. Thus the Psalm, though more than usually didactic, la made the medium of both parts of devotion--prayer and praise. PSALM CXX. Ver. l-T. This is the first of fifteen Psalms, (120-134, ). entitled, "A Song of degrees" 121st--lit., A Song for ...
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This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1863 edition. Excerpt: ...the recognised source of such great and unnumbered blessings. Thus the Psalm, though more than usually didactic, la made the medium of both parts of devotion--prayer and praise. PSALM CXX. Ver. l-T. This is the first of fifteen Psalms, (120-134, ). entitled, "A Song of degrees" 121st--lit., A Song for the degrees, ), or, ascents. It seems most probable they were designed for the use of the people, when going up cf. l Kings, 12. 27, 28 to Jerusalem on the festival occasions (Deuteronomy, 16. 16, ', three times a-year. David appears as the author of four, Solomon of one 127.) and the other ten are anonymous, probably comlosed after the captivity. In this Psalm the writer acknowledges God's mercy, prays for relief from a malicious foe, whose punishment he anticipates, and then repeats his complaint. 3,3. Slander and deceit charged on his foes implies his innocence, tongue--as Psalm 62. 2,4. 4, coals of juniper--which retain heat long. Sharp arrows of the mighty--Destructive inflictions. This verse may be read as a description of the wicked, but better as then punishment, in reply to the question of v. 3. 5. A residence in these remote lands pictures his miserable condition. 6, 7. While those who surrounded him were maliciously hostile, he was disposed to peace. This Psalm may well begin such a series as this, as a contrast to the promised joys of God's worship. PSALM CXXI. Ver. 1-8. God's guardian care of His people celebrated. 1. To lift up the eyes expresses desire 'cf. Psalm 25. 1, ), mingled with expectation. The last clause, read as a question, is answered, 2., by avowing God to be the helper, of whose ability His creative power is a pledge (Psalm 116.16, ), to which, 3,4., His sleepless vigilance is added, to be moved--(cf. Psalm...
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