47. This is the closing prayer, arranged by prophecy for those who would in
future time be captives, and suitable for all who before David’s days had been
driven from home by the tyranny of Saul, or who had remained in exile after the
various scatterings by famine and distress which had happened in the iron age
of the judges. Save us, O Lord our God. The mention of the covenant encouraged the afflicted to intreat
him to interpose on their behalf and rescue them. And gather us from among the heathen. Weary now of the ungodly and their ways, they long to be
brought into their own separated country, where they might again enjoy the
means of grace, enter into holy fellowship with their brethren, escape from
contaminating examples, and be free to wait upon the Lord. How often do true
believers nowadays long to be removed from ungodly households, where their
souls are vexed with the conversation of the wicked. To give thanks unto thy holy name, and to triumph in thy praise. Weaned from idols, they desire to
make mention of Jehovah’s name alone, and to ascribe their mercies to his
ever-abiding faithfulness and love. The Lord had often saved them for his holy
name’s sake, and therefore they feel that when again restored they would render
all their gratitude to that saving name; it would be their glory to praise
Jehovah and none else.
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