Like a bridegroom emerging from his chamber, like a champion rejoicing to run his course,
David sets before us two mirrors of God's glory: first the heavens themselves with their exquisite order, then the Law in which God made Himself known to His chosen people. From this he moves to praise the Law at length before closing with prayer.
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Commenting on Psalm 19:1-14
"Which is as a bridegroom coming out of his chamber." A bridegroom comes forth sumptuously apparelled, his face beaming with a joy which he imparts to all around; such, but with a mighty emphasis, is the rising Sun. "And rejoiceth as a strong man to run a race." As a champion girt for running cheerfully addresses himself to the race, so does the sun speed...
The heavens confute atheists who see the effect yet deny the cause, and confute idolaters who ascribe to the lights themselves the glory that those very lights direct us to give to God alone. The creatures declare His glory by showing they must have an eternal, infinitely wise Creator.
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Commenting on Psalm 19:1-6