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EXPOSITION.
In this verse the happy poet resolves to invoke the Lord
in joyful song, believing that in all future conflicts his God
would deal as well with him as in the past. It is well to pray to
God as to one who deserves to be praised, for then we plead in a
happy and confident manner. If I feel that I can and do bless the
Lord for all his past goodness, I am bold to ask great things of
him. That word _So_ has much in it. To be saved singing is to be
saved indeed. Many are saved mourning and doubting; but David had
such faith that he could fight singing, and win the battle with a
song still upon his lips. How happy a thing to receive fresh
mercy with a heart already sensible of mercy enjoyed, and to
anticipate new trials with confidence based upon past experiences
of divine love!
"No fearing or doubting with Christ on our side,
We hope to die shouting, 'The Lord will provide.'"
EXPLANATORY NOTES AND QUAINT SAYINGS.
Verse 3.--"_I will call upon the Lord, who is worthy to
be praised_." Prayer and invocation of God should always be
joined with praises and thanksgivings, and used as a means
whereby faith shall extract the good which it knoweth is in God,
and of which he hath made promise.--^David Dickson.
Verse 3.--"_So shall I be saved from mine enemies_."
Whoso comes to God as he should will not call in vain. The right
kind of prayer is the most potent instrumentality known on
earth.--^William S. Plumer.
HINTS TO PREACHERS.
Verse 3.--Prayer resolved upon; praise rendered; result
anticipated.