Psalm 116:7 Return to your rest, O my soul; for the LORD has dealt bountifully with you. I. GOD IS THE REST OF THE SOUL. 1. As the light of the intellect. 2. As the refuge from the charges of our consciences. 3. As our chief good. 4. As our almighty protector. 5. As our great and ultimate end. II. THE CIRCUMSTANCES UNDER WHICH WE ARE MORE ESPECIALLY CALLED TO RETURN TO GOD OUR REST. 1. When we are too much affected by the cares of ordinary life. 2. When we are pressed with uneasy fears as to our spiritual safety. 3. When we have vainly perplexed ourselves with difficulties. 4. When we have experienced special deliverance.Having obtained from God pardon, a revival of piety, restoration from affliction, deliverance from temptation and sorrow; then we ought to summon the spirit to "cleave with purpose of heart to the Lord," and to rest more fully in Him, who is the strength of our heart, our portion, our exceeding great reward. (R. Watson.) Parallel Verses KJV: Return unto thy rest, O my soul; for the LORD hath dealt bountifully with thee.WEB: Return to your rest, my soul, for Yahweh has dealt bountifully with you. |
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