If we are on the look-out for Christ while reading this precious Psalm, we shall not be long before we find him, if we are brought under the divine teaching. It is God the Holy Ghost who graciously exerciseth this province; and to him let our eyes be directed. John 16:14. And do we not discover Jesus in these verses? To whom but Jesus did the Father give commandment to save? And of whom did Jehovah speak but Christ, when holding forth those precious promises that he would deliver him, because he had set his love upon him; and that he should tread upon the lion, and the adder, and the young lion and dragon, to trample them under his feet? Reader; if there be a question arising in your mind concerning the certainty of this doctrine, read Psalms 91:1 throughout, and see whether any but the sinner's Redeemer can be the theme of it.
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Psalms 71:1-4
1 In thee, O LORD, do I put my trust: let me never be put to confusion.
2 Deliver me in thy righteousness, and cause me to escape: incline thine ear unto me, and save me.
3 Be thou my strong habitation, whereunto I may continually resort: thou hast given commandment to save me; for thou art my rock and my fortress.
4 Deliver me, O my God, out of the hand of the wicked, out of the hand of the unrighteous and cruel man.