9. The voice of the Lordmaketh the hinds to calve. Those timid creatures, in
deadly fear of the tempest, drop their burdens in an untimely manner. Perhaps a
better reading is, “the oaks to tremble,” especially as this agrees with the next sentence, and discovereththe forests. The dense shades of the forest are for a moment laid bare. The
Gospel has a similar revealing power in dark hearts; in a moment it lights up
every dark recess of the heart’s ungodliness, and bids the soul tremble before
the Lord. In his temple doth every one speak of his glory. Those who
were worshiping in the temple were led to speak of the greatness of Jehovah as
they heard the repeated thunder-claps. The whole world is also a temple for
God, and when he rides abroad upon the wings of the wind, all things are vocal
in his praise. We too, the redeemed of the Lord, who are living temples for his
Spirit, as we see the wonders of his power in creation, and feel them in grace,
unite to magnify his name.
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