Psalms 75

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM LXXV.—While we think of Jesus Christ, whom God has marvellously crowned with glory and honour, and of the infinite danger of opposing his government, let us remark what wonderful works of God have been exercised to us-ward. Great is the praise which we owe to God on every review of his mercies. Important and useful is the charge which is committed to magistrates and ministers: and there is great need of activity and care in their administrations, as they must be accountable to God, from whom they received their power. One true patriot may sometimes save a disjointed church or state from impending ruin. But vain and dangerous is it to withstand God’s deputies. The righteous shall be advanced and flourish, while obstinate sinners shall be plunged into everlasting misery