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Spurgeon PS1835 EXPOSITION. "_Thou hast also given me the shield of thy salvation_." Above all we must take the shield of faith, for nothing else can quench Satan's fiery darts;…

Spurgeon PS1804 EXPOSITION. Verses 4-19.--In most poetical language the Psalmist now describes his experience of Jehovah's delivering power. Poesy has in all her treasures no gem more lustrous than the…

Spurgeon PS1820 EXPOSITION. "_The Lord rewarded me according to my righteousness_." Viewing this Psalm as prophetical of the Messiah, these strongly-expressed claims to righteousness are readily understood, for his garments…

Spurgeon PS1836 EXPOSITION. "_Thou hast enlarged my steps_." A smooth pathway leading to spacious possessions and camping-grounds had been opened up for him. Instead of threading the narrow mountain paths,…

Spurgeon PS1805 EXPOSITION. "_The sorrows of hell compassed me about_." From all sides the hell-hounds barked furiously. A cordon of devils hemmed in the hunted man of God; every way…

Spurgeon PS1821 EXPOSITION. Here the assertion of purity is repeated, both in a positive and a negative form. There is "_I have_" and "_I have not_," both of which must…

Spurgeon PS1837 EXPOSITION. The preservation of the saints bodes ill for their adversaries. The Amalekites thought themselves clear away with their booty, but when David's God guided him in the…

Spurgeon PS1806 EXPOSITION. "_In my distress I called upon the Lord, and cried unto my God_." Prayer is that postern gate which is left open even when the city is…

Spurgeon PS1822 EXPOSITION. "_For all his judgments were before me_." The word, the character, and the actions of God should be evermore before our eyes; we should learn, consider, and…

Spurgeon PS1838 EXPOSITION. The destruction of our spiritual enemies is complete. We may exult over sin, death and hell, as disarmed and disabled _for_ us by our conquering Lord; may…