Psalm 67:1-7 God be merciful to us, and bless us; and cause his face to shine on us; Selah.… I. THINK OF THE GREAT THINGS THAT GOD HAS DONE FOR US, AND SURVEY OUR PRESENT CONDITION. 1. The duty of a Christian congregation to aid in sending the Gospel to Jews and heathen is not a matter of indifference or choice; it is essentially and inseparably, as it were, a part of our existence. 2. The graces of the Spirit cannot remain inactive within us. If we have love, it shows itself in the Saviour's cause. 3. It is by His Church that His Church will be completed. 4. As the Lord has appointed His Church as the channel to supply the waters of grace, so He has honoured those churches and congregations especially who have been the most forward to fulfil their office; for the congregation that scattereth is that which increaseth; and they that water shall be watered also themselves. II. THE BEST METHOD OF FULFILLING OUR DUTY IN THIS MATTER. 1. Let us endeavour to have it wrought into our minds as a Christian principle, as a part of our Christianity, as a matter of course, to be concerned and interested in promoting the Redeemer's glory by the extension of His Kingdom. 2. That this missionary spirit may be maintained and duly directed among us, I would counsel you to make yourselves acquainted with the progress of the Gospel in the world. 3. Seek to feel more deeply the conviction that that which lies nearest to the Saviour's heart is, that the Father may be glorified in the conversion of sinners, and the building up of His Church. 4. Watch for opportunities of serving in His cause. (John Tucker, B. 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. |
    |