My soul waiteth for the Lord More than watchmen wait for the morning; Yea, more thanwatchmen for the morning.
My soul waiteth for the Lord more than they that watch for the morning. Men who guard a city, and women who wait by the sick, long for daylight. Worshippers tarrying for the morning sacrifice, the kindling of the incense and the lighting of the lamps, mingle fervent prayers with their holy vigils, and pine for the hour when the lamb shall smoke upon the altar.
Whether the prophet speaks for himself alone or for the whole Church, his point is clear: overwhelmed by adversity, he cries out with passionate urgency to God. He acknowledges his chastisement as just, yet he encourages all genuine believers to hold fast to hope, for God is ready always to deliver His people from death.
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Commenting on Psalm 130:1-8
The sinner need not despair; his soul is steadfastly directed toward God, waiting upon His word of salvation. Like those who watch through the night for morning, I wait in painful, protracted expectancy. With the Lord alone is mercy in its fullness, mercy that removes guilt and its consequences, and puts freedom, peace, and joy into the heart.
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Commenting on Psalm 130:5-8