Psalms 3

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM III.—Whilst I here behold Jesus conducting crying and conquering, and entering into his glory, let me think how often the greatest trials spring from whence we least expected them! from our own house, our near relations! How numerous the seed of the serpent; and how furious their opposition to Christ and his people! But, if troubles drive us to our God and our duty, we shall be effectually protected and honourably exacted. Our cries of faith shall be speedily answered from his temple, his heaven, his Christ. Confederacies of foes unnumbered, and savage as wild beasts, shall but colosses and sweeten our salvation and blessing, and shall bring upon themselves fearful and lasting ruin