Psalms 99

REFLECTIONS UPON PSALM XCIX.—Terrible is Jesus’ royal power and dominion to his enemies; but comfortable and kindly owing to his saints. And in mercy, wisdom, and righteousness, he executes his office. God honours, and holds intimate fellowship with, those who are remarkably given to prayer: and effectual are their intercessions for the preservation of nations and churches. But he will make the dearest of them to smart severely for their sin in this life, notwithstanding they are fixed in a pardoned state. Great praise is due to God for his mercies. And deep awe and inward purity are necessary in worshipping him that is infinitely holy