May 23, 2011
While being in a habit of reading and meditating regularly upon Psalm 145, I thought it good to consider the thoughts of C. H. Spurgeon concerning this particular portion of scripture. The following are a number of experts from his commentary concerning Psalm 145 from The Treasury of David which resonate with my own heart.
“The Holy Spirit condescends to use even the more artificial methods of the poet, to secure attention, and impress the heart.”
“Let each Christian reader present his own praise unto the Lord, and call it by his own name.”
“To bless God is to praise Him with a personal affection for Him, and a wishing well to Him; this is a growing easy exercise as we advance in experience and grow in grace.”
“Our love to God is not a matter of holy days: every day is alike holy to holy men.”
“Song should be founded upon research… when we meditate most, and search most studiously, we shall still find ourselves surrounded with unknowable wonders, which will baffle all attempts to sing them worthily. The best adoration of the Unsearchable is to own Him to be so, and close the eyes in reverence before the excessive light of His glory.”
“All men of every race, condition, or generation should unite to glorify God. No man need ever think that he will be rejected when he comes with his personal note of praise; all are permitted, invited, and exhorted to magnify the Lord.’
“Our hearts revel in the delight of praising him. Our mouth, our mind, our lip, our life shall be our Lord’s throughout this mortal existence, and when time shall be no more.”
Many, many more excerpts could have been included, but as each of us borne of the Spirit of God are the work of His hands through the merit of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, I trust these few will whet the appetite of a few to venture there for themselves.
While in contemplation of many of these thoughts from Psalm 145, words from Psalm 100 came to mind and the following song with music was recorded.
A joyful noise O all the earth,
Sing to the Lord this chorus
And serve with gladness; He has come
And ever present for us.
(Chorus)
Enter His gates with thanksgiving.
Come into His courts with praise!
Give thanks to Him and bless His Name,
To honor Him all of our days!
We thank You Father, You did send
Your Son to earth to save us.
And by the cross and through His blood
By grace through faith forgave us.
(Chorus)
We know that You are God alone
And by Your Spirit bade us
To come to You, as we are Thine,
Sheep of Your pasture made us.
(Chorus)
Your steadfast love endures to show
Forever Lord, You are good.
To every generation Lord,
Your faithfulness is understood.
(Chorus)
While writing I could hear this song in my mind as though it was being sung by a group of children at play.
"And the streets of the city shall be full of boys and girls playing in the streets." Zechariah 8:5
Oh, that we may never fail to have a child-like spirit when it comes to our desire to glorify God and to enjoy Him forever.
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