psalm-42:5

Use III. A Suasive to Contentment. It exhorts us to labour for contentation; this is that which doth beautify and bespangle a Christian, and as a spiritual embroidery, doth set him off in the eyes of the world. But methinks I hear some bitterly complaining, and saying to me, Alas! how is it possible... Read More

Desires after God Francis Bourdillon, 1864 PSALM 42. As the deer pants after the water brooks — so my soul pants after you, O God. My soul thirsts for God, for the living God — when shall I come and appear before God? My tears have been my food day and night, while they continually say unto me, "Whe... Read More

Better than a Mother! Archibald G. Brown, Stepney Green Tabernacle "Can a mother forget her nursing child? Can she feel no love for the child she has borne? But even if that were possible, I would not forget you!" Isaiah 49:15 The almost infinite variety of Scripture is one cause for its ever-varyin... Read More

Songs in the Night! Archibald G. Brown, June 26th, 1870, Stepney Green Tabernacle "God my Maker, who gives songs in the night ?" Job 35:10 It is impossible to doubt that this world is a world of sorrow. Go where you will and wander ever so far — you still find yourself unable to get beyond the regio... Read More

The Hope of the Cast-down Soul Preached at Zoar Chapel, London, on Thursday Evening, July 17, 1845, by J. C. Philpot " Why are you cast down, O my soul? and why are you disturbed in me? Hope in God." Psalm 42:5 There is something singularly tender and touching in the enquiry that David here makes of... Read More

The Cure for Despondency by Arthur Pink "Why are you cast down, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God." Psalm 42:5 When the Psalmist gave utterance to these words, his spirit was dejected and his heart was heavy within him. In th... Read More

The Complaint! ( James Smith , 1864) "O my God, my soul is cast down within me !" Psalm 42:6 And why are you cast down? "My heart is burdened with a sense of my short-comings. Every holy duty I perform is so imperfect. Every good purpose I form is so soon frustrated. Every hope of seeing better days... Read More

Counsel and Comfort James Smith, 1865 "Hope in God." Psalm 42:5 Fellow-Christian, we live in trying times. Nations are convulsed, thrones are tottering, crowns are falling, confusion reigns, and men's hearts are failing them for fear! We cannot but feel ; but we ought not to fear . There is enough t... Read More

Preface to Volume 2, Psalms 27-52 Greatly encouraged by the generous reception given my first volume, I labored diligently and am now able to present the second installment of work. Whether life and health will be given to complete my task, which probably extend to six volumes, remains with our grac... Read More

Treasury of David Charles Spurgeon PSALM 42 TITLE. To the chief Musician, Maschil, for the sons of Korah. Dedicated to the Master of Music, this Psalm is worthy of his office; he who can sing best can have nothing better to sing. It is called, Maschil , or an instructive ode; and full as it is of de... Read More