The clouds poured out water: the skies sent out a sound: thine arrows also went abroad.
The Holy Spirit dictated this psalm as a common prayer for the Church in her afflictions, not the private sorrow of one man, but the lamentations of God's chosen people. When we cry to Him, He hears; this is not mere complaint but the sure testimony of His readiness to answer those who call upon Him.
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Commenting on Psalm 77:1-20
The clouds obeyed their Master and poured out water; the skies thundered their dread artillery from on high, and lightning flew like arrows from God's bow, hither and thither, revealing the hungry sea waiting to swallow Egypt's pride. All creatures bend to their God and show themselves strong to overthrow His enemies.
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When I remember what God has wrought for His people of old, my faith revives. He is holy in all His works and changes not; if He begins a work, He will finish it. The remembrance of His wonders is a powerful antidote against distrust of His promise and goodness.
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Commenting on Psalm 77:11-20