Save, O LORD, for the godly one is gone; for the faithful have vanished from among the children of man. (ESV) Help, LORD; for the godly man ceaseth; for the faithful fail from among the children of men. (KJV) C. H. Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David, makes this comment on David’s prayer in Psalm … More David’s Prayer: Help!
C. H. Spurgeon comments on Psalm 11:5 “The Lord tests the righteous” from The Treasury of David: “The Lord trieth the righteous:” he doth not hate them, but only tries them. They are precious to him, and therefore he refines them with afflictions. None of the Lord’s children may hope to escape from trial, nor, indeed, in … More Showers of…trials?
“He hath said in his heart, I shall not be moved: for I shall never be in adversity.” Comments on Psalm 10:6 from James Saurin, 1677-1730 found at The Treasury of David To consider religion always on the comfortable side; to congratulate one’s self for having obtained the end before we have made use of the … More Dreaded calm before a storm
I will give thanks to the Lord with my whole heart; I will recount all of your wonderful deeds. I will be glad and exult in you; I will sing praise to your name, O Most High. Psalm 9:1-2 Charles H. Spurgeon writes in The Treasury of David: It is our duty to praise the Lord; let … More Whole-hearted praise!
As tiny as we are, the Lord of the Universe cares for us! Be encouraged by watching this video, “Indescribable” from Louie Giglio: Psalm 8 proclaims O Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth! You have set your glory above the heavens. When I look at your heavens, the work of … More Astronomical Grace
C. H Spurgeon on Psalm 8 at The Treasury of David: We may style this Psalm the Song of the Astronomer: let us go abroad and sing it beneath the starry heavens at eventide, for it is very probable that in such a position, it first occurred to the poet’s mind. Dr. Chalmers says, “There … More See the God of nature in all His wisdom and majesty
I will give to the LORD the thanks due to his righteousness, and I will sing praise to the name of the LORD, the Most High. —Psalm 7:17 ESV From The Treasury of David: To bless God for mercies is the way to increase them; to bless him for miseries is the way to remove … More Thankfulness for both mercies and miseries
Turn, O Lord, deliver my life; save me for the sake of your steadfast love. (Psalm 6:4) C. H. Spurgeon comments in The Treasury of David: “Return, O Lord; deliver my soul.” As God’s absence was the main cause of his misery, so his return would be enough to deliver him from his trouble. “Oh save me … More An appeal to God’s mercies
Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my groaning. Give attention to the sound of my cry, my King and my God, for to you do I pray. O Lord, in the morning you hear my voice; in the morning I prepare a sacrifice for you and watch. C. H. Spurgeon on prayer from The Treasury of … More Spurgeon: Two sorts of prayer
You have put more joy in my heart than they have when their grain and wine abound. —Psalm 4:7 ESV Spurgeon, in the Treasury of David: Christ in the heart is better than corn in the barn, or wine in the vat. Corn and wine are but fruits of the world, but … More Spurgeon: Christ is better
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