02.063. Psalm 63

Psalms 63:1-11 A Psalm of David, when he was in the wilderness of Judah. This psalm was penned by David, while he hid himself from the fury of Saul, in the wilderness of Judah, 1 Samuel 22:5; or 1 Samuel 23:14, 1 Samuel 23:24-25; or 1 Samuel 24:1; or, when he fled from Absalom, 2 Sam. 25-26. We have, (1.) His strong faith, working in ardent desires after the most familiar fellowship with God in public ordinances, Psalms 63:1-2. (2.) His superlative estimation of God, issuing in hearty resolutions to be for ever employed in his praise, Psalms 63:3-4. (3.) His heart-ravishing satisfaction in God, amidst secret and fixed meditation on his excellencies and love, Psalms 63:5-6. (4.) His joyful dependence on God, as his Saviour and portion, Psalms 63:7-8. (5.) His holy triumph in God, as his preserver, and the destroyer of his enemies, Psalms 63:9-11.

While I sing these high praises of God, let my soul be strong in the faith, giving glory to God; embracing the promise of himself, and calling all the fulness of the Godhead my own. Let me be all in raptures of divine love, and holy delight; let no guile, no corruption, no carnal care, enervate or damp my inward powers: but let all be opened, be wide stretched to grasp my infinite all ­ the great I Am.