Homilist Psalm 89:7 God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him. Men meet in vast multitudes for pleasure, for counsel, and for worship. The text indicates a social gathering of the highest type. I. THE CHARACTERS UNITED IN THIS GATHERING. The word "saint" means a sanctified or godly person. II. THE DIVINE PRESENCE IN THIS GATHERING. God is in this "assembly." All the members "are about Him." 1. There is more of God seen in these assemblies than can be seen elsewhere on earth. There is more of God seen in the thoughts, emotions, and aspirations of the holy soul than the brilliant firmament can reveal. 2. There is more of God felt in these assemblies than can be felt elsewhere on earth. III. THE HEAVENLY SPIRIT PERVADING THIS GATHERING. God is great — great in kindness there, and they have reverent gratitude; He is great in glory there, and they have reverent adoration. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: God is greatly to be feared in the assembly of the saints, and to be had in reverence of all them that are about him.WEB: a very awesome God in the council of the holy ones, to be feared above all those who are around him? |
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