Psalm 67:1-7 God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine on us; Selah.… Whatever other thoughts there may be in this comprehensive prayer, we cannot be mistaken in regarding the following as standing prominent among the blessings which it implores — the continued enjoyment of God's forgiveness and friendship, and especially the increased experience of His love in quickened graces and enlarged spiritual strength; that the spring of His Church might ripen into summer; that the dawn might brighten into the perfect day; that, having life already, His people might have it more abundantly; and all this the effect of mercy, free and unforced, far-reaching-as the firmament, and fathomless as the sea. I. There is a prayer for the REVIVAL of the Church. II. There is a prayer for the INCREASE of the Church. III. The connection between the revived life of the Church and ITS BENEFICENT INFLUENCE UPON THE WORLD is indicated in the words, "That Thy way may be known upon earth, Thy saving health among all nations." 1. Such Church will be most secure against error and unbelief. 2. Will be most chosen of God to extend His Kingdom. 3. In such Church there will be a spirit of dependence leading to abounding prayer; great moral power; much brotherly love, and a spirit of unreserved consecration. Seek, then, above all else the Spirit of God. (Andrew Thomson, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician on Neginoth, A Psalm or Song.} God be merciful unto us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine upon us; Selah.WEB: May God be merciful to us, bless us, and cause his face to shine on us. Selah. |
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