Note: MLA no longer requires the URL as part of their citation standard. "To execute vengeance upon the heathen, and punishments upon the people." Secondly. You are never right until you can be heartily merry in the Lord, nor until you can enjoy mirth in connection with holiness. Luke-Acts to whose felicity no accession can be made, yet graciously condescends to take pleasure in his people, Ps 147 11. 4. Much less did he intend to procure sleep by a sinister performance of any good duty, like those who, by singing, or reading, or hearing, or meditating, will have an unworthy aim to bring themselves asleep. Minor Prophets Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! Now this may be applied, 1. [2] Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Linda M. Maloney (Minneapolis: Fortress Press, 2011), 650. When God himself beautifies a man, he becomes beautiful indeed and beautiful for ever. The two things act and react upon each other. In Exodus 15, Miriam took a tambourine in her hand and all the women followed, with tambourines and with dancing. In 2 Samuel 6:14, we read that when the ark of the covenant was being brought into Jerusalem, David danced before the LORD with all his might. According to 1 Chronicles 25:4-6, David appointed temple musicians like the sons and daughters of Heman, who were under the direction of their father for the music in the house of the LORD with cymbals, harps, and lyres for the service of the house of God., Psalm 149:4 announces the two-fold reason for praise. Send inquiries regarding the operation of this Web site to webmaster@ucg.org. have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. The Old Testament Verse 4. However, "search the Scriptures," and therein we shall meet with many honours afforded to the saints; both whilst they were living, and when they were dead. Pentateuch beautify the meek with salvation. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Christians have no commission of vengeance; it is theirs to execute the command of mercy, and that alone. Historical Books Their training was to have a strong component of praise and worship of God" (introductory note on Psalm 149 and note on verse 6). The cause given to God's Israel for praise. If he once fall to fettering of princes, it shall be done so sure, that no flesh shall be able to knock off their bolts again. together in religious assemblies is that we may join together in praising God. conquering and to conquer. Web- Let them praise his Name in the dance (comp. 1 Praise ye the Lord. Historical Books 1. Infidels blaspheme, the ungrateful murmur, the thoughtless are silent, the mournful weep, all acting according to their old nature; but new men take up a new mode, which is the divinely inspired song of peace, charity, and joy in the Lord. threadbare. Prophets I am weary with my groaning; all the night make I my bed to swim; I water my couch with my tears. secrets of men shall be judged according to the gospel. All saints praise God: they would not be saints if they did not. Agrippa was captive to Paul. Consider. New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. The Whole Bible Without fighting, faith wins and sings the victory. Then it was verified which before was prophesied, "They shall bind kings in chains, and nobles in fetters of iron." Their exultation should express itself in shouts and songs, for it is not a feeling of which they have any need to be ashamed. The children of Israel are happy to be made a people; the children of Zion are equally happy to be ruled as a people. Major Prophets "Let the children of Zion be joyful in their King." Israel's army was to be the vanguard for the battle of the Lord. The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. but to hold sweet communion with my God. children of Zion particularly, the inhabitants of that holy hill, who are nearer to God than other Israelites; those that have dancing before the ark, and Judg 21 21. Lovely and glorious as are the saints on earth, their beauty falls far short of the perfection to which it will attain hereafter. transgressions: but these are a special and peculiar people, whom David was not satisfied by offering the sacrifice of thanksgiving in the courts of the Lord's house, and paying his vows in the presence of all the people; but in the night also he would continue his song of God's mercy. Like that excellent bird, the nightingale, which is never weary nor spent by continuing her delightful notes, so this sweet singer of Israel was incessant in praising the Lord; not giving sleep to his eyes until he had blessed his holy name. The latter part of the psalm praises God for giving His people a role in executing judgment on the nations (verses 6-9). Thus let them repeat the triumph of the Red Sea, which was ever the typical glory of Israel. It was used to provoke the Peasant Revolt in Germany in the sixteenth century and to call the Roman Catholics to a holy war against the Protestants, beginning the Thirty Years War in the seventeenth century. (Read all of Psalm 149) Ps 149:1-9 . It is true, that they can do but little for him, and that little is nothing worth. Johannine Writings triumph in the God of Israel, and over the enemies of Israel. Our new songs should be devised in Jehovah's honour; indeed all our newest thoughts should run towards him. Their praise is sincere, suitable, seasonable, and acceptable. All rights reserved. Error: Passwords should have at least 6 characters, Error: Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. This expression needs a little explication, because so variously rendered by most interpreters; some rendering it only, exaltations of God; others, praising exalting God; others, sublime praises of God; others, praises highly uttered unto God: the reason whereof is, because the word romemoth in the text signifies sometimes actively, and then it notes the height, exaltation, and lifting up of anything to the observation of others; and sometimes passively, and then it notes the height, worth, excellency of the thing that is exalted, or lifted up, in itself. (3.) (2.) Psalm 35:27 Let them shout for joy, and be glad, that favour my righteous cause: yea, let them say continually, Let the LORD be magnified, which hath pleasure in the prosperity of his servant. be produced, this will by no means justify the violence either of subjects against their princes or of princes against their This appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the "mouth," "the high praises of God in their mouth;" showing that the height herein mentioned is a property of man's work in praising God, and not only of the work of God, for which he is to be praised. This psalm follows from the conclusion of the previous one, with emphasis on the role of Israel and the focus on His "saints" orhasidim,meaning devoted ones, the Hebrew word being used here three times-in the first, middle and last verses (verses 1, 5, 9). They have reason to When the prodigal returned home to his father's house, contrite, penitent, and reformed, he was not only received with kindness, assured of forgiveness, and welcomed as a son, but he was adorned and beautified (Luke 15:22). must be the expressions of this praise. Poetical Books (4-5) David calms himself before the LORD. Psalm 149:4. 2. God's designs concerning them. To Christ's victories by the power of his gospel and grace over spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. God than others. and grace of God, whereby they appear to be his people. Poetical Books battles against the enemies of his kingdom. WebJamieson, Faussett, and Brown. This is seen in the joy John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible humble and lowly souls, who have been truly humbled under a sense c) Because, if sanctified, sickness is a great blessing. government there. We must WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. American King James Version; Isaiah 45:14 Isaiah 45:14Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God.American King James Version; Isaiah 65:6 Isaiah 65:6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,American King James Version; Ezekiel 38-39; Joel 3:9-16 Joel 3:9-16 [9] Proclaim you this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: The word translated vengeance is from the Hebrew root naqam, and may be defined as an invocation of judgment, calamity, or curse uttered against ones enemies, or the enemies of God. While it is used in the biblical text in reference to human revenge, most often in speaking about the vengeance of God upon those who violate the basic order and balance of the created world. 6 Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a twoedged sword in their hand; But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. They who from hence urge the use of music in religious worship, must, by the same rule, introduce dancing, for they went together, as in David's dancing before the ark (Jdg 21:21). God is their glory; honoured they are with his blessed presence, honoured with his sight, with his embraces; they see him and enjoy him. But it looks further, to the kingdom of the Messiah, who, in the chariot of the everlasting gospel, goes forth Sing unto the LORD a new song. To the many victories which God blessed his people Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody 2. Major Prophets they taught Israel the high praises of the Lord, did withal put a two-edged sword in their hand; David did so too, for, (a) To the present life. WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Psalms 4:4 Psalms 4:4Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. as offered up through Christ; in the company of them and We must praise him in private. A protected people may rejoice with confidence. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point Bearing with patience. Our weapons are not carnal, but they are mighty, and wound with both back and edge. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people - The pleasure or good will of God is in his people: he loves them ardently, and will load them They are humble, and feel their need of salvation; he is gracious, and bestows it upon them. Luke-Acts God takes pleasure in sanctifying, justifying and glorifying them; they must surely take pleasure in extolling him as Friend, Protector, Law giver, Leader, King, God! let all the children of Zion be joyful in him, and go forth to meet him with their hosannas, Zech 9 9. Their kings and nobles were WebJohn Gills Exposition of the Bible. The Papists brag that Stapleton, their great controversial divine, was born on that very day whereon Sir Thomas More was put to death; but Providence so ordereth it that out of the ashes of dead saints many living ones do spring and sprout, by following the pious precedents of such godly persons deceased. What adorn, make them amiable and honourable in the eyes of the world, who now hate and despise them. 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