(e) His wonders to them would be lost to others.
(f) His former righteousness to them would be forgotten.
3. The plea founded upon these consequences,—"Wilt thou", etc. It cannot be that thy praise for grace shown to thy people can be lost, and none can render it but themselves. "Then what wilt thou do unto thy great name?"— G.R.
Verse 13.
1. Blessings delayed to prayer,—"Unto thee", etc.
2. Blessings anticipated by prayer,—"in the morning", etc. Daily mercies anticipated by morning prayers.— G.R.
Verse 13. ( last clause ).—The advantages of early morning prayer meetings.
Verse 14.
1. Afflictions are mysterious though just.
2. Just though mysterious.— G.R.
Verse 14. Solemn enquiries, to be followed by searching examinations, by sorrowful confessions, stern self denials, and sweet restorations.
Verse 15.
1. The afflictions of the righteous may be long continued though severe. "I am afflicted, etc., from my youth up."
2. Severe though long continued.
(a) Painful,—"afflicted."
(b) Threatening,—"ready to die."
(c) Terrific,—"suffer thy terrors."
(d) Distracting,—"I am", etc.— G.R.
Verse 15. The personal sufferings of Christ for the salvation of his people.— Sermon by Robert Hawker. Works, Vol. 4. pg 91.
Verse 16.
1. Good men are often tried men.
2. Tried men frequently misjudge the Lord's dealings.
3. The Lord does not take them at their word, he is better than their fears.— G.R.
Verse 18. The loss of friends intended to remind us of our own mortality, to wean us from earth, to lead us to more complete trust in the Lord, to chasten us for sin, and to draw us away to the great meeting place.
Verse 18. The words of our text will lead us to remark that,
1. The happiness of life greatly depends on intimate friendships.
2. The trial of parting with intimate friends is exceedingly painful.
3. In this, as indeed in every affliction, the best consolation is drawn from a belief in, and meditation upon, God's governing providence.— Joseph Lathrop, 1845.