Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Whole Bible
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Psalms
Book: Psalms
Chapter: 87
Overview:
The
Glory of the
Church.
(1-3) It is filled with the Divine
blessing.
(4-7)
1-3 Christ himself is the Foundation of the
Church, which
God
has laid.
Holiness is the strength and firmness of the
Church.
Let us not be ashamed of the
Church of
Christ in its meanest
condition, nor of those that belong to it, since such glorious
things are spoken of it. Other foundation can
No Man lay than
that is laid, even
Jesus Christ. The glorious things spoken of
Zion
By the
Spirit, were all typical of
Christ, and his work and
offices; of the
Gospel Church, its privileges and members; of
Heaven, its
Glory and perfect happiness.
4-7 The
Church of
Christ is more glorious and excellent than
the nations of the
Earth. In the records of
Heaven, the meanest
of those who are born again stand registered. When
God renders
to every
Man according to his
Works, he shall observe who
enjoyed the privileges of his
Sanctuary. To them much was given,
and of them much will be required. Let those that
Dwell in Zion,
Mark this, and live up to their profession. Zion's
Songs shall
be sung with joy and triumph. The springs of the joy of a
Carnal
worldling are in wealth and pleasure; but of a gracious soul, in
the
Word of God and
Prayer. All
Grace and consolation are
derived from
Christ, through his ordinances, to the souls of
believers.