Verses 19-29 - Those who saw Christ's day at so great a distance, saw cause to prais God for the prospect. The prophecy, ver. #(22, 23), may refer to David's preferment; but principally to Christ. 1. His humiliation; he is the Stone which the builders refused: they would go on in their building without him. This proved the ruin of those who thus made ligh of him. Rejecters of Christ are rejected of God. 2. His exaltation; he is the chief Cornerstone in the foundation. He is the chief Top-stone in whom the building is completed, who must, in all things, have the pre-eminence. Christ's name is Wonderful; and the redemption he wrough out is the most amazing of all God's wondrous works. We will rejoic and be glad in the Lord's day; not only that such a day is appointed but in the occasion of it, Christ's becoming the Head. Sabbath day ought to be rejoicing days, then they are to us as the days of heaven Let this Saviour be my Saviour, my Ruler. Let my soulprosper and be in health, in that peace and righteousness which his government brings Let me have victory over the lusts that war against my soul; and le Divinegracesubdue my heart. The duty which the Lord has made, bring light with it, true light. The duty this privilege calls for, is her set forth; the sacrifices we are to offer to God in gratitude for redeeming love, are ourselves; not to be slain upon the altar, but living sacrifices, to be bound to the altar; spiritual sacrifices of prayer and praise, in which our hearts must be engaged. The psalmis praisesGod, and calls upon all about him to give thanks to God for the glad tidings of great joy to all people, that there is a Redeemer, eveChrist the Lord. In him the covenant of grace is made sure an everlasting __________________________________________________________________
