Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children, whom thou mayest make princes in all the earth.
Solomon's marriage to an Egyptian wife stands as the historical occasion, yet the psalm reaches far beyond: it teaches the faithful that Christ's kingdom surpasses any earthly reign in majesty, wealth, and extent. The true subject is the felicity of living under His government.
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Commenting on Psalm 45:1-17
Instead of thy fathers shall be thy children. The ancient saints who stood as fathers in the service of the Great King have all passed away; but a spiritual seed is found to fill their places. The veterans depart, but volunteers fill up the vacant places. The line of grace never becomes extinct. As long as time shall last, the true apostolical succession will be maintained.
The bride must renounce her people and father's house entirely, as Abraham left his native soil unmindful even of where he came from. This is not mere sentiment but a necessary break: no mongrel religion, no old leaven mixed with the new, can stand in the church of Christ.
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Commenting on Psalm 45:10-17