Psalm 99:5 Exalt you the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy. I. THE DUTY AND PROPRIETY OF PUBLIC WORSHIP. 1. The universal homage which under various forms is paid to the Deity, is a proof that it is founded in human nature, and is, consequently, of moral and perpetual obligation. 2. Public worship is a duty of positive institution, and being expressly enjoined by Divine authority, involves an obligation which will not surely be called in question. 3. The great and beneficial consequences with which its due and regular observance is attended. II. THE EFFECTS OF PUBLIC WORSHIP UPON OUR MORAL CONDUCT. Suppose that the solemn observance of the Sabbath was no more; that the altar and its worship were abandoned; that all days and seasons were alike; and that the business and bustle of the world knew no pause; what would be the dreadful .result? The depravity of the human heart, already too general, would be universal; science and the elegant arts would languish; men would revert to a state of barbarity, without government, law or control; and unheard of crimes would follow the destruction of those sacred piles, which the approved wisdom and piety of ages had consecrated to religion. (A. Stirling, LL. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: Exalt ye the LORD our God, and worship at his footstool; for he is holy.WEB: Exalt Yahweh our God. Worship at his footstool. He is Holy! |
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