Homilist Psalm 19:1 The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament shows his handiwork. I. NATURE AS A PREACHER. It continues its eloquent discourse from age to age, and its aim in all is to draw the mind of man from the visible to the invisible, from the material to the spiritual, from itself to universal being. II. THE BIBLE AS A PREACHER. This preacher is called by different names, "law," "testimony," "statutes," "commandments," "fear of the Lord," "judgments of the Lord." 1. The character of this preacher. Perfect, established, righteous, holy, thoroughly sound, precious. 2. The work of this preacher. (1) A soul-restoring work. (2) A mind-enlightening work. (3) A heart-gladdening work. (4) A life-regulating work. (5) A sin-convincing work. (6) A prayer exciting work.The Psalmist prays against sin, and he prays for holiness. The text implies three facts concerning human words and thoughts — 1. That God takes cognisance of them. 2. That God is pleased with right words and thoughts. 3. That God aids man in the promotion of right words and thoughts. (Homilist.) Parallel Verses KJV: {To the chief Musician, A Psalm of David.} The heavens declare the glory of God; and the firmament sheweth his handywork.WEB: The heavens declare the glory of God. The expanse shows his handiwork. |
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