Psalms 47

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM XLVII.—Behold, my soul, our exalted Lord Jesus, terrible to his enemies in punishing and destroying them; but kind to his chosen, in subduing them throughout all the world to himself—in choosing for them, as his excellent ones, their portion in the new covenant and in the heavenly state! Behold how, amidst surrounding troops of hymning angels, he ascended on high; had all power in heaven and earth given him; and by his gospel word and gracious influence, he gathers the nations to himself, that they may be blessed together with faithful Abraham; and even makes the rulers of nations submit to his yoke, or helpful to his cause! 6 II