02.030. Psalm 30

Psalms 30:1-12 A Psalm and Song at the dedication of the house of David. In this psalm, composed for the dedication of the new palace which David had built for himself at Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 5:11, or for the dedication of it after it had been polluted by Absalom, 2 Samuel 16:1-23, he (1.) Offers thanksgiving to God for the answering of his prayers, the overthrowing of his enemies, and the preserving of his life, Psalms 30:1-3, Psalms 30:11-12. (2.) He calls and chargeth others, to praise the Lord, on account of the purity of his nature, the short duration of his frowns, and the sweetness of his favours, Psalms 30:4-5. (3.) He remarks, how his carnal security, under prosperity, had occasioned his sudden fall into divine hidings and frowns, Psalms 30:6-7. (4.) He recollects what supplications he had made to God, in his former distress, Psalms 30:8-10. (5.) He triumphs in the kindness of God towards him; and resolves to praise and thank him for evermore on account of it, Psalms 30:11-12.

While I sing, let me with grateful heart remember the Lord’s mercies. Let me remember my own follies; and how the Lord corrected me for them. Let me look after my prayers, and wait for an answer. And the nearer my end draweth, let my heart and mouth be the more abundantly filled with the high praises of my God, and my Saviour.