4. For thou, Lord, hast made me glad through thy work. It was natural for the psalmist to sing, because he was glad, and to
sing unto the Lord, because his gladness was caused by a contemplation of the
divine work. If we consider either creation or providence, we shall find
overflowing reasons for joy; but when we come to review the work of redemption,
gladness knows no bounds. I will triumph in the works of thy hands. I
cannot help it, I must rejoice in the Lord, even as one who has won the victory
and has divided great spoil. In the first sentence of this verse he expresses
the unity of God’s work, and in the second the variety of his works;
in both there is reason for gladness and triumph.
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