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Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 143 – Wm. Plumer
Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 143:1-12 1. Believers need no greater bulwark to their hope and confidence than can be found in the attributes of God, particularly his faithfulness and righteousness, as illustrated in providence and in the glorious plan of salvation, v. 1. 2. True piety rests not in forms of worship. Real prayer seeks and audience and an answer, vv. 1, 7. 3. Outward afflictions are often blessed to greatly quickening the conscience, and when they so…
Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 142 – Wm. Plumer
Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 142:1-7 1. Believer, art thou brought into great straits and perplexities? So was David in the cave. The Lord heard and helped him, and he will succor all who with like faith and courage betake themselves to the throne of grace. Scott: “There can be no situation so distressing, perilous, or disgraceful, in which faith will not derive comfort from God by fervent prayer.” 2. There is no possibility of passing safely or comfortably…
Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 138 – Wm. Plumer
William S. Plumer’s Doctrinal and Practical Remarks on Psalm 138:1-8 1. Nothing can release us from the obligation to utter the praises of God for all his benefits; and no good man wishes it were otherwise, v. 1. 2. In all acts of worship, in praise particularly, the heart is called for. Reluctance in this service obviously spoils it all, v. 1. Holy mirth as well befits the grateful, as holy sorrow, the penitent. 3. Whoever would worship God aright…