Adam Clarke's Bible Commentary Verse 8. God reigneth over the heathen ] Though this is literally true in God's universal dominion, yet more is here meant. God reigns over the heathen when, by the preaching of the Gospel, they are brought into the Church of Christ.
God sitteth upon the throne of his holiness. ] He is a holy God; he proclaims holiness. His laws are holy, he requires holiness, and his genuine people are all holy. The throne of his holiness is the heaven of heavens; also the temple at Jerusalem; and, lastly, the hearts of the faithful.
Matthew Henry Commentary
Verses 5-9 - Praise is a duty in which we ought to be frequent and abundant. But here is a needful rule; Sing ye praises with understanding. As thos that understand why and for what reasons they praise God, and what is the meaning of the service. It is not an acceptable service, if it is not a reasonable service. We are never to forget the end of Messiah' exaltation, so continually do the prophets dwell upon the conversion of the nations to the gospel of Christ. Why do we vainly fancy that we belong to him, unless the Spirit reign in our hearts by faith? Lord, i it not thy glory and delight to give repentance to Israel and remissio of sins, now that thou art exalted as a Prince and a Saviour? Set u thy kingdom in our hearts. Bring into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. And so sweetly constrain all the powers an faculties of the souls of thy redeemed, into holy love, fear, an delight in thee, that praise with the understanding may rise from ever heart, both here and for ever, to Thee, our God _________________________________________________
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