Sermons & Devotionals by Henry Law
Henry Law
Psalm 41
The happy state of the compassionate is depicted. The vindictive malevolence of the ungodly is also shown. Prayer to God and profession of faith follow with warm ascription of praise. 1, 2, 3. "Blessed is he who considers the poor; the Lord will deliver him in time of trouble. The Lord will preserve... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 42
Rejection is the pervading note of this hymn. The joys of the sanctuary are forbidden. Insulting foes augment distress. In conclusion, the soul is chided for yielding to despondency. 1, 2. "As the deer pants after the water-brooks, so pants my soul after You, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 43
The pensive note of the preceding hymn is here prolonged. The circumstances are the same; the same, also, are the exercises and the expressions of the mind. 1. "Judge me, O God, and plead my cause against an ungodly nation; O deliver me from the deceitful and unjust man." Happy is the man who is con... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 44
The Church is here exhibited as in the depths of grievous trouble. But faith reviews the mercies of past days before it bewails present sufferings. Confidence in God is then professed, and prayer pleads with fervent zeal. 1, 2, 3. "O God, we have heard it with our own ears—our ancestors have told us... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 45
This hymn is fitly termed a song of loves. It is a prelude to the Song of songs. The spiritual Bridegroom is rapturously commended. The Spouse is shown in lovely features. The extension of Christ's kingdom, and due praise is promised. 1. "My heart is inditing a good matter; I speak of the things whi... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 46
God's near protection is a stronghold against all fear. The wonders of His mighty hand should excite terror in His foes, and confidence in His people. 1. "God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble." Such is the boast of all the sons of faith. Their path is through a land of trou... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 47
A view is presented of the kingdom of Christ most gloriously established, and universal praises are evoked. 1, 2. "O clap your hands, all you people; shout to God with the voice of triumph. For the Lord most High is awesome; He is a great King over all the earth." A note of rapturous prediction perv... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 48
The beauty of Jerusalem is a picture of the beauty of the Church. God's favor to it foreshadows His favor to His people in all ages. 1, 2, 3. "Great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised in the city of our God, in the mountain of His holiness. Beautiful for situation, the joy of the whole earth, is... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 49
The truths of the Bible call for universal heeding. The mysteries will repay all study. Natural men, in their best state, are immeasurably inferior to the people of God. 1, 2. "Hear this, all you people; give ear, all you inhabitants of the world; both low and high, rich and poor, together." The rev... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 5
Faith prays, knowing that wrath will overwhelm God's foes, and mercies crown the righteous. May prayer be thus stirred up in us! 1, 2. "Give ear to my words, O Lord; consider my meditation. Hearken to the voice of my cry, my King and my God; for unto You will I pray." By varied terms the Spirit show... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 50
We have in this Psalm a revelation of glorious truth. The final judgment is announced in dreadful sublimity. Formalists are rebuked, and warned of the worthlessness of dependence on the Law. In conclusion we have directions as to true worship. 1, 2. "The mighty God, even the Lord, has spoken, and ca... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 51
Of all the Psalms, this is the one, perhaps, which is most frequently interwoven in the believer's prayers and pondered in his meditations. It has been the outbreak of innumerable hearts, and has been, and still is, the wrestling cry at the mercy-seat. Repeated are the prayers for pardon of vile gui... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 52
The proud boasting and the malicious plots of the ungodly come to a fearful end. The case of the righteous greatly differs, and calls for praise. 1. "Why do you boast in mischief, O mighty man? the goodness of God endures continually." Deep is the malignity of the heart which the Spirit has not soft... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 53
A repetition of a dreadful scene is again presented. Again the whole world is seen as lying in the wicked one. But the year of the redeemed again appears. May such sight of evil deeply appall us, while we joy in forethought of deliverance! 1. "The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They ar... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 54
Deep distress afflicts the Psalmist. He knows his refuge, and flees to it. In confidence of gracious aid he vows the sacrifice of praise. We, also, are born to trouble. May we in faith use our ever-present help. 1, 2. "Save me, O God, by Your name, and judge me by Your strength. Hear my prayer, O Go... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 55
In the eventful life of David trouble follows trouble as wave succeeds to wave. His intervals of rest were very few. Throughout his days darkness seems often to gather clouds. But he finds refuge in God; and deliverance was his happy experience. This God is our God forever and ever. Let us trust. He... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 56
Similarity of circumstance leads to similarity of conduct. Continued troubles prompt continued prayer. Prayer may wrestle long, but it will never strive in vain. Answers will come—the answers will be deliverance. In reading this, may we gain holy comfort! 1, 2. "Be merciful to me, O God; for man wou... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 57
Trouble, prayer, confidence, and praise are the pervading notes of this instructive hymn. Our faith will surely have its trials. May each trial cause it to grow stronger! The shaken tree takes firmer root. 1, 2. "Have mercy on me, O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 58
Persecution in another form here agitates the Psalmist's mind. A fearful picture of the persecutors' hate is next exhibited. Confidence in their ruin is expressed. God surely will maintain the righteous cause. 1-2. "Justice—do you rulers know the meaning of the word? Do you judge the people fairly? ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 59
Imminent perils surround the Psalmist. Foes environ his path. Means of escape seem utterly to fail. But God can never fail. Prayer flies to His presence and faith rejoices in immovable confidence. 1-4. "Deliver me from my enemies, O my God; defend me from those who rise up against me. Deliver me fro... Read More
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Henry Law (1797 - 1884)
Was a prominent figure in the evangelical party of the Church of England in the early nineteenth century. A prolific practical teacher of the Scripture, he who wrote The Gospel in the Pentateuch, commentaries on the Psalms and many other excellent works. One piece is a collection of family prayers to be used morning and evening, each day of the week in family worship. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share with you those prayers for your personal and family use-my own prayer is that they will be a help and an encouragement to you in your own walk with our Lord.Here is a quote from Law's work on Genesis: "For three days Abraham journeyed towards the appointed mount. This was large opportunity for unbelief to whisper many a dissuading thought. This was long time for the father’s heart to ache. He looks on his child, and there is agony. He looks up to his God, and the agony melts into the calmness of unruffled peace. He turns to his child, and his foot would sincerely falter. He turns to his God, and the step is firm in resolute resolve.. Behold God’s wondrous way. His word is honored. Faith triumphs, and is honored too. It is tried, and by the trial is confirmed and expanded. The patriarch now begins a new life of heavenly joy. For the joy of Isaac born is nothing to the joy of Isaac restored. A giving God was love in the highest. A restoring God is love in higher heights."