Psalms 29

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM XXIX.—Alas! how shameful it is that we should need repeated calls to the solemn worship and service of God; and that great men are but seldom shining examples of devotion! Formal ceremony of words is too often the whole of our worship, which is neither performed in Jesus’s holy name, nor in beautiful holiness of heart. But infinitely great is the glory of JEHOVAH! His voice in thunder, in stormy tempests, is not more awful and effective than his voice in his word is on my heart, and hath been, or shall be, in the gospel church. There he speaks to multitudes, numerous as the waters; he awakens, convinces, and converts, the sinner; humbles the proud, and draws the obstinate, fast rooted as the mountains; darts light and love into their heart, and brings forth many sons and daughters to glory, for the advancement of his own honour. He strengthens them against every danger and enemy, and blesses them with that peace which passeth all understanding