Psalm 91:14-16 Because he has set his love on me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he has known my name.… I. THE CHARACTER WHICH GOD APPROVES. It is founded in the knowledge of Himself; it is established in the love of Himself, which that knowledge naturally inspires, and it is manifested and completed in the worship of Himself, which is the genuine expression of that powerful and animating affection which we are bound to cultivate. II. THE PRIVILEGES WHICH BELONG TO THIS CHARACTER. How great a satisfaction and relief is it in the time of affliction to have the company of a faithful and affectionate friend, who takes a part in our sorrow, who tenderly hears all our complaints! who kindly watches over our weakness! Such friends are the precious gifts of God. But they cannot be always near to each of us, and in many cases, all their attentions and sympathy are fruitless. Is there, then, no eye to see, and no powerful hand to assuage the sorrows of the heart, and the pains of sinking nature? Yes — "I." saith the Lord, "will be with you!" (J. L. Adamson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Because he hath set his love upon me, therefore will I deliver him: I will set him on high, because he hath known my name. |
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