02.077. Psalm 77

Psalms 77:1-20 To the chief Musician, to Jeduthun,
A Psalm of Asaph. This psalm relates to, (1.) A most afflicted case, in which are remarkable, fervent, and incessant prayers, agonizing restlessness, heart-overwhelming meditations, melancholy fears, and almost desperate outcries, concerning God, Psalms 77:1-9. (2.) The effectual cure of this mournful case, by serious meditation on, and solemn acknowledgment of the power, greatness, and grace of God, as our God; and of the holiness and mysteriousness of his providential conduct; particularly in bringing Israel out of Egypt, and leading them through the wilderness, to the promised land, Psalms 77:10-20.

While I sing, let me stand in awe of that God, who so chastiseth his favourite saints. Let me sympathize with men of wounded spirits. If my soul is overwhelmed within me, let me call to mind the gracious character, and great works of my God, for his church, or for my soul.