Psalms 72

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM LXXII.—Behold how Jesus Christ, endowed with the Holy Ghost above measure, and with all power in heaven and earth, reigns over his gospel church! In infinite equity and wisdom he conducts his whole administration. By his righteousness he purchased, by his intercession he procures, and by his word, ordinances, and Spirit, he confers on men, peace with God, peace in the conscience, and with one another. Poor destitute sinners he supplies from his fulness of blessings, and delivers them from the hand of sin, Satan, and the world, then oppressors. His spiritual influences, coming down in their season, shall render his subjects flourishing and fruitful in holiness. And how extensive his gospel church, comprehending both Jews and Gentiles—the wildest Arabs and most distant islanders not excepted! In it persons of every station, but chiefly of the poor, submit to his yoke, and devote themselves, and all that they have, to his service. Earnest are their prayers for his presence and his ordinances, and for his coming in the clouds; and of praise to his name. What commendations of him are in the word of the gospel! From him the corn of wheat, sown in death upon Calvary, and from the handful of gospel truth, sown among hardened hearts, shall proceed converts, strong and tall in grace as the cedars of Lebanon, and numerous as the piles of grass. How lasting is his kingdom, and how certainly useful for diffusing every spiritual blessing among his accursed brethren of mankind! United to his person, and sharing of his benefits, let us wish well to his interests and honour, and admire, adore, and praise, JEHOVAH in him, as the author of all the wonders of providence and grace