The heavens declare his righteousness, and all the people see his glory.
This psalm speaks not of the kingdom under Moses and the prophets, but of Christ's kingdom erected by the Gospel. The Psalmist commends it by its greatness and glory, which rightly compels our reverent fear, yet shows it established for the salvation of sinners, which makes it amiable and full of mercy.
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Commenting on Psalm 97:1-12
The heavens declare his righteousness. It is as conspicuous as if written across the skies, both the celestial and the terrestrial globes shine in its light. It is the manner of the inspired poets to picture the whole creation as in sympathy with the glory of God, and indeed it is not mere poetry, for a great truth underlies it, the whole creation has been...
The Lord reigns: He who made the world governs it, gives law and motion, ordains all events and judgments. Christ holds both the providential and mediatorial kingdoms, so that His reign is cause for joy to all the earth and every distant shore, if they do not wilfully refuse it.
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Commenting on Psalm 97:1-7