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I. REASONS WHY WE SHOULD SEEK QUICKENING.

1. The deadening influence of the world.

2. The influence of that which is actually sinful (ver. 37).

3. We are surrounded by deceivers (vers. 87, 88).

4. In seasons of affliction we are apt to fall into a dark, cold, dead state of mind (ver. 107).

II. MOTIVES FOR SEEKING QUICKENING.

1. Because of what you are. Life is always aiming at more life.

2. Because of what you ought to be — like Jesus Christ; He was full of life.

3. Because of what you shall be. You are to be a pure spirit in heaven; be spiritual now.

4. In order to obedience (ver. 88).

5. Because it will be your comfort (ver. 107).

6. As the best security against attacks of enemies (vers. 87, 88).

III. SOME OF THE WAYS BY WHICH THIS QUICKENING MAY BE WROUGHT IN US. Of course the Lord Himself must do it. In prayer it must be sought, because by His power it must be wrought. God quickens His people:

1. By His Word (ver 50).

2. By affliction (ver. 107).

3. By means of Divine comfort (ver. 50).

IV. WHERE ARE OUR PLEAS WHEN WE COME BEFORE GOD TO ASK FOR QUICKENING? What arguments shall we use?

1. Use first the argument of your necessity. Whatever that necessity is, particularize it, as David does in ver. 107.

2. Plead the earnest desire that God has kindled in you (ver. 40).

3. Appeal to His righteousness.

4. Plead His lovingkindness (ver. 38).

5. Plead His Word (vers. 25, 107).

( C. H. Spurgeon.)

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KJV: DALETH. My soul cleaveth unto the dust: quicken thou me according to thy word.

WEB: My soul is laid low in the dust. Revive me according to your word!