Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth;
This psalm draws its materials from the fifty-seventh and sixtieth psalms, so I need not repeat what I have already expounded on those passages. The composer has taken portions from each and woven them here together.
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Commenting on Psalm 108:1-13
Be thou exalted, O God, above the heavens: and thy glory above all the earth. Let thy praise be according to the greatness of thy mercy. Ah, if we were to measure our devotion thus, with what ardour should we sing! The whole earth with its overhanging dome would seem too scant an orchestra, and all the faculties of all mankind too little for the hallelujah.
Your heart must be fixed on God before your praise means anything; wandering thoughts must be gathered in and held close to the work. Whatever gift you excel in must be consecrated to His praise, and let it be done with warmth and life, not dull carefulness.
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Commenting on Psalm 108:1-5