A CHEERING PROMISE. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. THE question as to the Rabbinic views in regard to the binding character of the Law, and its imposition on the Gentiles, in Messianic times, although, strictly speaking, not forming part of this history, is of such vital importance in connection with recent controversies as to demand special consideration. "Where have ye laid him?" Men are by nature haters of God (Rom. The Targum is, "who hope for", or "trust in the word of the Lord"; the essential Word, the promised Messiah. You may unsubscribe from Bible Gateways emails at any time. A SEASONABLE EXHORTATION. Jonah's refusal to obey the divine command to go to Nineveh and cry against it is best taken, not as prosaic history, but as a poetical representation of Israel's failure to obey the divine call of witnessing for God. It is not so easy to love God as most imagine. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. 3. 1853. Phil 1:1I. Now will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! I Cor 2:2. There are but few that love God: many give Him hypocritical kisses, but few love Him. A CHEERING PROMISE. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. Let me earnestly persuade all who bear the name of Christians to become lovers of God. -- Psalm 31:15 Father, I know that all my life Is portioned out for me, And the changes that are sure to come, I do not fear to see; But I ask Thee for a present mind Intent on pleasing Thee. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." God's great goodness was shows to him openly and secretly. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. Perhaps, in the middle of the night, you awake, and the visitations of God are manifested to you, and you feel as happy as if everything went the way you would like it to go. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. 1. All ye that hope in the Lord - All that put their trust in him, or all whose expectation is from him. 24.) For, as stated above [4401](A[8]), the intention of the minister is necessary for the validity of a sacrament. (1) But what art Thou to those who love Thee? The Definition of It. ", The Extant Works and Fragments of Hippolytus, [861]Emmaus: [862]St. Michael: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; Arr. And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this St. 19, 20.) 2, 3 (R.V.). "Where have ye laid him?" Start for FREE. III. 23). Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)In times of temptation. He was is haste, Flying from his enemies, when he said this. i. Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?Of Faith. Some Generals Proposed. The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' 2, 3 (R.V.). What has He ever done that you should doubt Him?3. 2, 3 (R.V.). The works of God distinguished from the works of Satan and wicked men. And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this St. Hid in Light'Thou shall hide them in the secret of Thy presence from the pride of man; Thou shalt keep them secretly in a pavilion from the strife of tongues.' Is it not wonderful that, at that supreme hour, He deigned to take an unknown singer's words as His words? Question answered in respect to the devil. 1853. --JONAH 11. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." 2. [2431] and of Lazarus. As a wicked man's life is made up of sin, Thomas WatsonA Body of DivinityHow they are to be Admonished who Lament Sins of Deed, and those who Lament Only Sins of Thought. "Where have ye laid him?" There are walls which no mortal hands built to surround me, A Refuge Eternal,--'Tis JESUS MY ROCK! Spurgeon. BEST VALUE in digital Bible study. Its Peculiar Properties. Because, with the outward extension of the Church, its influence upon the inner man needs always to be considered. The affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. William Crotch, 1836 Psalm 31 Henry F. Lyte, 1834 My spirit on Thy care, Blest Savior, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For Thou art love divine. The, Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. II. God alone can do this.1. 30). By a precious promise.4. No medicine like the blood of Christ; and in the text, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' Be strong. A friend who had watched with regret his unsuccessful attempts on former journeys to enter that jealous country, and who augured from the political changes which had taken place that permission might probably now be obtained, brought the subject again under his notice. No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! Alexander took great pains to have him healed, and when he was quite well, he never exposed his precious life to any risk again. Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. 2. The admonition was timely and effectual. 2, 3 (R.V.). There are some things of this sort even of our Saviour in the Gospel, because the Lord of the Prophets deigned to be Himself also a Prophet. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this St. 19. An exhortation. 23). Because, with the outward extension of the Church, its influence upon the inner man needs always to be considered. I would not have you deserve the coward's doom, and speak of it as "retiring." Connection of this chapter with the preceding. The word rendered 'presence' is literally 'face,' and the force of this very remarkable expression of confidence is considerably marred unless that rendering be retained. How God acts in them. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThe Nature of JustificationJustification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Joseph PohleGrace, Actual and Habitual"The Truth. " The call which John Yeardley had received to visit the German colonies in South Russia, and which had lain for a long time dormant, now revived. I like the way this is put. 1. Those also distrusting themselves hope for all in Christ. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears. WHAT IS REQUIRED IN THE EXHORTATION "good courage." The scope of this chapter. --PSALM xxxi. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. After carefully pondering the matter--with, John YeardleyMemoir and Diary of John Yeardley, Minister of the GospelWhether Faith is Required of Necessity in the Minister of a Sacrament?Objection 1: It seems that faith is required of necessity in the minister of a sacrament. For to me to live is Christ. I Cor 2:2. There are four general things here to be noticed. By submitting your email address, you understand that you will receive email communications from Bible Gateway, a division of The Zondervan Corporation, 3900 Sparks Drive SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546 USA, including commercial communications and messages from partners of Bible Gateway. In the text to which this Appendix refers it has been indicated, that a new legislation was expected in Messianic days. Compare with the parable of "the treasure.". The Psalmist has been describing, with the eloquence of misery, his own desperate condition, in all manner of metaphors which he heaps together--'sickness,' 'captivity,' 'like a broken vessel,' 'as a dead man out of mind.' The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. Do you not think that your God deserves to be trusted? But heretics, Saint Thomas AquinasSumma TheologicaOther Fragments on the Psalms. Save verses, read offline, watch teaching clips, and more! The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. The scope of this chapter. Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)It pleads many excuses.III. Because, with the outward extension of the Church, its influence upon the inner man needs always to be considered. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. 2. The mercy of God is not so "marvellous" when it is shown in humbler cities as when it is shown in "a strong city," [1389] and for this reason "God is to be blessed." Jonah's refusal to obey the divine command to go to Nineveh and cry against it is best taken, not as prosaic history, but as a poetical representation of Israel's failure to obey the divine call of witnessing for God. 1. Access 50+ premium resources. I. (1) But what art Thou to those who love Thee? What an honour to that old saint that Jesus Christ, dying, should find nothing that more fully corresponded to His inmost heart at that moment than the utterance of the Psalmist long ago! In Thee I place my trust, On Thee I calmly rest; I know Thee good, I know Thee just, And count thy choice the best. If you have any questions, please review our Privacy Policy or email us at privacy@biblegateway.com. 2. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. This must be the ground of our courage. The Law in Messianic Times. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties John CunninghamThe Ordinance of CovenantingAppendix xiv. I would not have the restless will That hurries to and fro, Seeking for some great Miss A. L. WaringHymns and MeditationsHis Journey to South Russia. 19. The necessity of the doctrine of faith. Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine plural, To fasten upon, to seize, be strong, obstinate, to bind, restrain, conquer, Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Conjunctive imperfect Jussive - third person masculine singular, Article | Verb - Piel - Participle - masculine plural, Preposition-l | Noun - proper - masculine singular, LORD -- the proper name of the God of Israel, David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help, Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, OT Poetry: Psalm 31:24 Be strong and let your heart take (Psalm Ps Psa. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart (See Gill on Psalms 27:14); by this instance of God's wonderful kindness to the psalmist, he would have the saints take heart, and be of good cheer, even in the greatest distresses, since their case cannot be worse than his was; and yet he had deliverance out of it; all ye that hope in the Lord; for the eye of the Lord is on such, and he takes delight in them, ( Psalms 33:18 ) ( 147:11 ) . Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. The parallelism between these two clauses is even stronger in the original than in our Version, for whilst the two words which designate the 'Rock' are not identical, their meaning is identical, and the difference Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture"My Times are in Thy Hand"Having thus taken to the best resource by trusting in Jehovah, and having made the grandest claim possible by saying, "Thou art my God", the Psalmist now stays himself upon a grand old doctrine, one of the most wonderful that was ever revealed to men. Oh, I would rather that you should be stung into courage by excessive pain than that you should be healed into cowardice! They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." The Definition of It. 24 So be strong and courageous, all you who put your hope in the Lord! --PSALM xxxi. How Satan acts in the reprobate. Isaiah 35:3,4 Strengthen ye the weak hands, and confirm the feeble knees, Luke 22:31,32 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: . But heretics, Saint Thomas AquinasSumma TheologicaOther Fragments on the Psalms. That is moral courage. I. Let good or ill befall, It must be good for me; Secure VariousThe Hymnal of the Protestant Episcopal Church in the USAHow God Works in the Hearts of Men. get to know the Bible better! Sometimes by gracious providences.2. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." 3 You are my rock and my castle; by your name will you guide me and direct me. --PSALM xxxi. HippolytusThe Extant Works and Fragments of Hippolytus My Spirit on Thy Care[861]Emmaus: [862]St. Michael: Louis Bourgeois, 1551; Arr. The performance of that exercise is commanded, and the same law which enjoins that the duties John CunninghamThe Ordinance of CovenantingAppendix xiv. A CHEERING PROMISE. When Life's gloomy curtain, at last, shall close o'er me, And the chill hand of death unexpectedly knock, I will John Ross MacduffThe Cities of Refuge: or, The Name of JesusThe Communion of Saints. The scope of this chapter. And He did on this account feign that He knew not, that He might signify somewhat else by that His seeming ignorance: and since this St. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. --PSALM xxxi. 22 In my alarm I said, "I am cut off from your sight!". 2. If you want to get out of diffidence, and timidity, and despondency, you must rouse yourselves up. John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian Religion, Covenanting Confers Obligation. What an honour to that old saint that Jesus Christ, dying, should find nothing that more fully corresponded to His inmost heart at that moment than the utterance of the Psalmist long ago! You feel a sudden strengthening of your spirit, so that you are perfectly resigned, satisfied, prepared, and ready. Truly unspeakable is the sweetness of the contemplation of Thee, which Thou bestowest upon those who love Thee. Have you never felt it? Don't let me down! Read full chapter. Spirit-Led Living in an Upside-Down World, Courageous - Being Daughters rooted in Grace, You Can Be Brave: Trusting God in the Unknown, Daily Encouragement For The Smart Stepfamily, Daily Jewels- Aligning Your Crown As A Daughter Of The King, Friendship for Girls: Teaching Healthy Habits to Our Daughters, Behind The Badge: Devotions For Law Enforcement, Daily Bible Reading June 2021, Gods Word of Hope, Daily Bible Reading April 2023 Gods Saving Word: Hope. In Thee I place my trust, On Thee I calmly rest; I know Thee good, I know Thee just, And count thy choice the best. A SEASONABLE EXHORTATION. For to me to live is Christ. Beside all that, God the Holy Spirit has a secret way of strengthening the courage of God's people, which none of us can explain. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. 1. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. In like manner, his being cast into the sea and swallowed by the great fish, is a poetic reproduction, for homiletical purposes, of Israel's sufferings at the hands of the heathen whom it had failed to warn. 6): which means that each person's soul should in its penitence drink the tears Leo the GreatWritings of Leo the GreatThe Nature of JustificationJustification in the active sense (iustificatio, {GREEK SMALL LETTER DELTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER KAPPA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER ALPHA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA WITH OXIA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER OMEGA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER SIGMA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER IOTA}{GREEK SMALL LETTER FINAL SIGMA}) is defined by the Tridentine Council as "a translation from that state wherein man is born a child of the first Adam, to the state of grace and of the adoption of the sons of God through the second Adam, Joseph PohleGrace, Actual and Habitual"The Truth. " In like manner, his being cast into the sea and swallowed by the great fish, is a poetic reproduction, for homiletical purposes, of Israel's sufferings at the hands of the heathen whom it had failed to warn. On Psalm xxxi. 3. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." 23.) 2, 3 (R.V.). The Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureBe for Thou Art'Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. Psalm 29:11 The LORD will give strength unto his people; the LORD will bless his people with peace. The scope of this chapter. AugustineAgainst LyingThe Death of the Righteous'For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' The admonition was timely and effectual. (Ver. 2. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." 22. Do We See Any Gospel Connections in the Book of Numbers? For Thou art my Rock and my Fortress.' Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Languagecopyright 1993, 2002, 2018 by Eugene H. Peterson. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. He was not shut up unto the hand of the enemy; but his feet stood in a large room, for he was Charles Haddon SpurgeonSpurgeon's Sermons Volume 37: 1891That it is Sweet to Despise the World and to Serve GodNow will I speak again, O my Lord, and hold not my peace; I will say in the ears of my God, my Lord, and my King, who is exalted above all, Oh how plentiful is Thy goodness which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee! The first part of this verse is consecrated for ever by our Lord's use of it on the Cross. No doubt it does need moral courage to stand against ridicule, but be not jeered from the right. 3. [2432] He asked, namely, as if not knowing that which in any wise He knew. Psalm 31:24 in all English translations. Truly unspeakable is the sweetness of the contemplation of Thee, which Thou bestowest upon those who love Thee. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. The necessity of the doctrine of faith. No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! No medicine like the blood of Christ; and in the text, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' God's great goodness was shows to him openly and secretly. Have you never felt it? ).PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsCourage, David, Fear, Heart, Hope, Maschil, Psalm, Strengthen, Strengtheneth, Strong, Wait, WaitingOutline1. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. The Law in Messianic Times. "Walk in the Spirit, and ye shall not fulfil the lusts of the flesh.". A brief recapitulation of the leading points of the whole discussion. The admonition was timely and effectual. For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' Do you not think that your God deserves to be trusted? William Crotch, 1836 Psalm 31 Henry F. Lyte, 1834 My spirit on Thy care, Blest Savior, I recline; Thou wilt not leave me to despair, For Thou art love divine. It is a dangerous weakness, for it is a weakness of the heart. There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. I. He praises God for his goodnessDictionary of Bible ThemesPsalm 31:249612hope, in GodLibraryGoodness Wrought and Goodness Laid Up'Oh how great is Thy goodness, which Thou hast laid up for them that fear Thee; which Thou hast wrought for them that trust in Thee before the sons of men!' It sounds strange logic, 'Be for Thou art,' and yet it is the logic of prayer, and goes very deep, pointing out both its limits and its encouragements. --PSALM xxxi. Your granite cave a hiding place, your high cliff nest a place of safety. But it is now to be proved that what is promised to God by vow or oath, ought to be performed also because of the act of Covenanting. When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? I ask Thee for a thoughtful love, Through constant watching wise, To meet the glad with joyful smiles, And to wipe the weeping eyes; And a heart at leisure from itself, To soothe and sympathize. 2. Augustine's similitude of a good and bad rider. i. --JONAH 11. When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub. When the storm and the tempest are raging around me, Oh! On Psalm xxxi. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart (See Gill on Psalms 27:14); by this instance of God's wonderful kindness to the psalmist, he would have the saints take heart, and be of good cheer, even in the greatest distresses, since their case cannot be worse than his was; and yet he had deliverance out of it; all ye that hope in the Lord; for the eye of the Lord is on such, and he takes delight in them, ( Psalms 33:18 ) ( 147:11 ) . --PSALM xxxi. What to those who serve Thee with their whole heart? 3. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. An exhortation. Question answered in respect to God and man. 5-6 God is at their side; New International Version Update. The dogma of implicit faith refuted. That what we are to speak to for the clearing and improving this noble piece of truth, that Christ is the Truth, may be the more clearly understood and edifying, we shall first take notice of some generals, and then show particularly how or in what respects Christ is called the Truth; and finally speak to some cases wherein we are to make use of Christ as the Truth. Not the sinless, the perfect, but, etc. Men are by nature haters of God (Rom. I like the way this is put. David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. 1. I. Objection 2: Further, if a minister of the Church has not the true faith, it seems that he is a heretic. John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionCovenanting Confers Obligation. And we are made more than conquerors over our spiritual enemies. Many things are and will continue to be implicitly John CalvinThe Institutes of the Christian ReligionLinksPsalm 31:24 NIVPsalm 31:24 NLTPsalm 31:24 ESVPsalm 31:24 NASBPsalm 31:24 KJVPsalm 31:24 Bible AppsPsalm 31:24 ParallelPsalm 31:24 Biblia ParalelaPsalm 31:24 Chinese BiblePsalm 31:24 French BiblePsalm 31:24 German BiblePsalm 31:24 CommentariesBible Hub. Truly unspeakable is the sweetness of the contemplation of Thee, which Thou bestowest upon those who love Thee. IV. By the design or end of acting. By a precious promise.4. Truly unspeakable is the sweetness of the contemplation of Thee, which Thou bestowest upon those who love Thee. Oh, I would rather that you should be stung into courage by excessive pain than that you should be healed into cowardice! It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. Old Objection, that the agency of God in such cases is referable to prescience or permission, not actual operation. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." As it has been shown that all duty, and that alone, ought to be vowed to God in covenant, it is manifest that what is lawfully engaged to in swearing by the name of God is enjoined in the moral law, and, because of the authority of that law, ought to be performed as a duty.
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