Psalms 66

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM LXVI.—With cordiality and joy ought all men to celebrate the praises of that God who is so great, and so good to all. And, as our father’s sins should awaken our sorrows, their mercies should enflame our praise. But quickly shall antichristians, and other enemies of our all-governing Lord Jesus, be made to bow, or be destroyed, before him! All the trials of churches or saints, their support and protection in them, and the happy issue of them, ought and shall be matter of cordial and lasting praise: and to make vows in an evangelical manner, when under trouble, is truly commendable; but much care must always be taken for the speedy and exact performance of them. To testify our gratitude to God, and to encourage others in his way, we ought prudently to communicate our most noted experiences of his goodness and grace. No duty, performed amidst indulged wickedness, can be acceptable to God. But such as in faith pour out their hearts unto God, without any allowed guile, may now begin their praises and thanksgiving, in the confidence that their requests are accepted, and shall in due time be answered