For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' Spurgeon. He sings, "My times are in thy hand." They fear God, Thomas WatsonA Divine CordialFather, I Know that all My Life"My times are in Thy hand." If a man be full of animal courage, no credit to him; for he has to thank his father and mother for his vigorous body which inspires him to be brave. But heretics, Saint Thomas AquinasSumma TheologicaOther Fragments on the Psalms. It is not alone, "Be of good courage"; there is an "and" with it: "and he shall strengthen your heart." Contra Julian iv). (3)It pleads many excuses.III. Alexander took great pains to have him healed, and when he was quite well, he never exposed his precious life to any risk again. 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. Truly unspeakable is the sweetness of the contemplation of Thee, which Thou bestowest upon those who love Thee. (Admonition 30.) David, showing his confidence in God, craves his help7. 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. 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. 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. --JONAH 11. (Admonition 30.) 6. Question answered in respect to the devil. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. Ii. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. The Targum is, "who hope for", or "trust in the word of the Lord"; the essential Word, the promised Messiah. 1. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." Augustine's similitude of a good and bad rider. You must not be so; in the name of God, you are commanded in the text to "be of good courage.". In the text to which this Appendix refers it has been indicated, that a new legislation was expected in Messianic days. 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. Question answered in respect to the devil. As to the first. 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. Question answered in respect to God and man. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. There are four general things here to be noticed. "Where have ye laid him?" II. III. Question answered in respect to the devil. What has He ever done that you should doubt Him?3. Therefore, if the minister is without the true faith, the sacrament is invalid. I. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid 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.' 1853. [2431] and of Lazarus. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. --PSALM xxxi. 24Be strong and take heart,(A)all you who hope in the Lord. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." You must not be so; in the name of God, you are commanded in the text to "be of good courage."2. How His mind must Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture 'Lying Vanities''They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.' Have you never felt it? Psalms 31:24 MSG. It is the coward who is afraid to follow his convictions. 2, 3 (R.V.). 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! 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. The LORD preserves those who are true to him, but the proud he pays back in full. 22. 1. (Read Psalm 31:19-24) Instead of yielding to impatience or despondency under our troubles, we should turn our thoughts to the goodness of the Lord towards those who fear and trust in Him. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid 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.' The necessity of the doctrine of faith. They err from the Scriptures who make the grace of God a reason for doing nothing; it is the reason for doing everything.1. Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers, Keil and Delitzsch Biblical Commentary on the Old Testament. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. 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. Example from the history of Job. "The Saints on earth, and those above, But one communion make; Joined to their Lord in bonds of love, All of His grace partake." The ultimate basis of this expectancy must be sought in the Old Testament, 27. The Message (MSG). The, Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. Psalm 31:24 in all English translations. Such are those where, concerning the woman which had an issue of blood, He said, "Who touched Me?" You may have gone to your bed, sick at heart, "weary, and worn, and sad," and you wake in the morning ready for anything. It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. Other Translations of Psalm 31:24 New International Version. 2, 3 (R.V.). But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. (1) But what art Thou to those who love Thee? 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. 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 affection of love is natural, but the grace is not. When my heart is all sorrow, and trials aggrieve me, To whom can I safely my secrets unlock? For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. Deliver me in your righteousness! Contra Julian iv). How Satan acts in the reprobate. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. By a precious promise.4. I like the way this is put. For it is written, He hath given us drink in tears by measure (Ps. The wicked would flee from God; they would neither be under His rules, nor within His reach. 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. 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 Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureBe for Thou Art'Be Thou to me a strong Rock, an house of defence to save me. 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." ).PeopleDavid, PsalmistPlacesJerusalemTopicsCourage, David, Fear, Heart, Hope, Maschil, Psalm, Strengthen, Strengtheneth, Strong, Wait, WaitingOutline1. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. It does not say, "He shall comfort your heart, therefore you need do nothing." "Where have ye laid him?" The necessity of the doctrine of faith. Article Images Copyright 2023 Getty Images unless otherwise indicated. II. You must not be so; in the name of God, you are commanded in the text to "be of good courage."2. At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. No medicine like the blood of Christ; and in the text, For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain.' 19. 23). By the design or end of acting. Do you not think that your God deserves to be trusted? No, get not into that class; be thou rather like that soldier of Alexander, who was always to the front, and the reason was that he bore about with him what was thought to be an incurable disease, and he suffered so much pain that he did not care whether he lived or died. 'I trusted Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy ScriptureHid 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.' It is founded on the Lord Jesus Christ, His death and resurrection and intercession. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. 1. No, get not into that class; be thou rather like that soldier of Alexander, who was always to the front, and the reason was that he bore about with him what was thought to be an incurable disease, and he suffered so much pain that he did not care whether he lived or died. Expect God to get here soon. This to him was a most cheering fact: he had no fear as to his circumstances, since all things were in the divine hand. 3. ). How His mind must Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture 'Lying Vanities''They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.' At the same time, the exhortation is not omitted. Objection 1: It seems that faith is required of necessity in the minister of a sacrament. I. 19. Question answered in respect to God and man. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. A brief recapitulation of the leading points of the whole discussion. 3. 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. In the text to which this Appendix refers it has been indicated, that a new legislation was expected in Messianic days. But God pardoned his unbelief, and answered the inarticulate cry of the heart. How His mind must Alexander MaclarenExpositions of Holy Scripture, 'Lying Vanities''They that observe lying vanities forsake their own mercy.' This passage picks up the hindermost, it seems to come, like the men with the ambulance, to look after the wounded, and carry them on at the same pace as those who march in the fulness of their strength. The admonition was timely and effectual. The scope of this chapter. Christ ought not to be served by feather-bed soldiers.IV. With what courage we should hope in God! Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. This supposeth what our case by nature is, and what we are all John Brown (of Wamphray)Christ The Way, The Truth, and The LifeJesus, My Rock. "O love the Lord, all ye his saints" (Psalm xxxi. [2431] and of Lazarus. --JONAH 11. 3. 24 Be strong and take . Men are by nature haters of God (Rom. where shall I flee to be safe from their shock? This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. 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.' --PSALM xxxi. Edward BurbidgeThe Kingdom of Heaven; What is it?Of Faith. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. ( C. H. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. Its Peculiar Properties. This doctrine obscured by the Schoolmen, who make God the object of faith, without referring to Christ. Question answered in respect to the devil. Salem Media Group. Some Generals Proposed. Have you never felt it? He desired to know nothing but Christ, and him crucified. There are other analogous expressions in Scripture, setting forth, under various metaphors, God's protection of them that love Him. The Law in Messianic Times. The admonition was timely and effectual. Contra Julian iv). Augustine's similitude of a good and bad rider. Salem Media Group. Old Objection, that the agency of God in such cases is referable to prescience or permission, not actual operation. The Communion of Saints. 2. For to me to live is Christ, i.e.' "Today, if ye will hear His voice," etc. Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. Start for FREE. -- 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. What Does Colossians 2:6-7 Teach Us about Our Faith Walk? Psalm 31:24 Sermons: Be strong, and let your heart take courage, all 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. Nay, you shall be more happy that everything should cross you than that everything should please you, if it be God's sweet will. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. Of the Triumph of the Christian Faith. (3)It pleads many excuses.III. Faith is one grand means of victory over sin. Question answered in respect to the devil. New International Version (NIV). The former to discomfit his enemies, and the latter for his own comfort and faith. --JONAH 11. 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. Some Generals Proposed. What has He ever done that you should doubt Him? --PSALM xxxi. God's goodness is a treasure laid up for future as well as present use and blessing. 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.' If you want to get out of diffidence, and timidity, and despondency, you must rouse yourselves up. The Schoolmen refuted by various passages. 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." It destroys faith, which consists in a knowledge of the divine will. Whate'er events betide, Thy will they all perform: Safe in Thy breast my head I hide, Nor fear the coming storm. II. Christ is my life; so Gregory of Nyssa; or thus, my life is made up of Christ. Its Peculiar Properties. HAVE YOU COURAGE TO SHOW YOURSELF A CHRISTIAN? What has He ever done that you should doubt Him?3. What Does Colossians 2:6-7 Teach Us about Our Faith Walk? Such are those where, concerning the woman which had an issue of blood, He said, "Who touched Me?" For those who deplore sins of deed are to be admonished that perfected lamentations should wash out consummated evils, lest they be bound by a greater debt of perpetrated deed than they pay in tears of satisfaction for it. 1. Psalms 31:24 In-Context. No bosom (save one) has the power to relieve me, The bosom which bled for me, JESUS MY ROCK! 3. By using our website, you accept our use of cookies as described in our Privacy Policy. 30). Prayer. 5-6 God is at their side; It is not so easy to love God as most imagine. 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. But "faith directs in intention" as Augustine says against Julian (In Psalm xxxi, cf. Connection of this chapter with the preceding. Psalm 27:14 Wait on the LORD: be of good courage, and he shall strengthen thine heart: wait, I say, on the LORD. 2. Psalm 31 makes it clear that David knew God in a personal, practical, and deep way before he got into this crisis. --PSALM xxxi. 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. Old Objection, that the agency of God in such cases is referable to prescience or permission, not actual operation. 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. He prays in his calamity19. It implies that his life is free from presumption and that he prays for the Divine blessing. 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. WHAT IS REQUIRED IN THE EXHORTATION "good courage." Connection of this chapter with the preceding. The history of the extension of the Church of Christ from one land to another, and of the successive victories won by the Cross over heathen races from age to age, gives by itself a very imperfect idea of the meaning of the words "The Holy Catholic Church." Sometimes by gracious providences.2. No, get not into that class; be thou rather like that soldier of Alexander, who was always to the front, and the reason was that he bore about with him what was thought to be an incurable disease, and he suffered so much pain that he did not care whether he lived or died.
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