denied that which it is really good and profitable

for him to receive.

Ps. cxix. p. 114. The blessedness of saints.

v. 165. Amidst the storms and tempests of the world, there is a perfect calm in the breasts of those, who not only do the will of God, but "love" to do it. They are at peace with God, by the blood of reconciliation; at peace with themselves by the answer of a good conscience, and the subjection of those desires which war against the soul; at peace with all men, by the Spirit of charity; and the whole creation is so at peace with them, that all things work together for their good. No external troubles can rob them of this "great peace," no "offences," or stumbling blocks, which are thrown in their way by persecution, or temptation, by the malice of enemies, or the apostacy of friends, by any thing which they see, hear of, or feel, can detain, or divert them from their course. Heavenly love surmounts every obstacle, and runs with delight the way of God's command

ments.

Henceforth I learn, that to obey is best,
And love with fear the only God, to walk
As in his presence, ever to observe
His providence, and on him sole depend,
Merciful over all his works, with good
Still overcoming evil, and by small

Accomplishing great things, by things deem'd weak;
Subverting worldly strong, and worldly wise,

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By simply meek, that suffering for truth's sake
Is fortitude to highest victory,

And to the faithful, death the gate of life.
Taught this by his example, whom I now
Acknowledge my Redeemer ever blest.

MILTON.

Ps. xx. p. 115. The church blesseth the king in his exploits.

v. 5. The church's confidence in God. The twentieth Psalm is a form of Prayer to be used by the congregation for their Prince, in all times of danger, that God will protect and assist him. It was indited by David himself, and committed to the Prefect of his Music, to be used as occasion. required. Hammond.

Ps. xxi. p. 116. A thanksgiving for victory.

The twenty-first Psalm was indited by David himself, and committed to the Prefect of his Music, to be sung by the quire, in the assembly of the people, as a form of thanksgiving to God, upon occasion of any victory over his and God's enemies.

GLORIA PATRI. p. 117.

"From the uttermost part of the earth have we heard songs, even glory to the Righteous." Isaiah

xxiv. 16.

"Glory be to the

The Christian doxology of Father, and to the Son," &c. was a new song to the Jew, but much more to the Gentiles: Before the coming of Christ, the Jew gave glory to God, but not to God the Son: but the Gentiles to their

idols only, and not to the Father nor the Son. But wherever Christianity hath prevailed, since the coming of Christ in the flesh, there glory to the Blessed Trinity hath ever been the hymn of the Christian church, throughout the world. Wogan. Note on Is. xxiv. 16.

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Blessing, and honour, and glory, and power, be unto him that sitteth upon the throne, and unto the Lamb, for ever and ever. Amen." Rev. v. 13, 14.