Psalm 60:4 You have given a banner to them that fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. Let our party flags be seen by all means, but grouped around Jehovah Nissi, not planted in its place. It is narrated that during the times of the Crusade, when the Lion-hearted Richard I. of England, the Emperor of Austria, and the King of France were jointly waging war against the heroic heathen Saladin, a jealousy sprang up in the camp between England and Austria, and one morning the British banner was found lying in the dust on St. George's Mount, and the standard of Austria occupying its place. No sooner did impetuous Richard hear of the insult offered to the Royal ensign than he strode forth alone, and before the assembled hosts hurled Austria's ensign to the ground, and caused the British lion once more to take pre-eminence, remarking, "Your banners may be planted around mine, but never take its place." So let it he with us, beloved. Upon the St. George's Mount of our heart and life let the Lion of Judah, Jehovah Nissi, alone have the place of honour. (A. G. Brown.) Parallel Verses KJV: Thou hast given a banner to them that fear thee, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah.WEB: You have given a banner to those who fear you, that it may be displayed because of the truth. Selah. |
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