He is ever new in his manifestations; his mercies are new every morning; his deliverances are new in every night of sorrow; let your gratitude and thanksgivings be new also. Poetical Books Psalms Volume 1 (NIV Application Commentary). New mercies continually demand new songs of praise, upon earth and in heaven. grace, and provided in it blessings for them; whom he has given (2 Sam 1 18), taught their hands to war, as God had taught his. Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point 1. He who has a "new song in his mouth" is ever stronger, both to suffer and to labour, than the man who has a dumb spirit and a hymnless heart. The Whole Bible Verse 1."A new song." Among our novelties there should be new songs: alas! Psalm 149, the fourth hymn in the concluding Hallel collection, is a royal psalm praising Israel 's divine King for granting to His people salvation and the high honor of executing His judgment on the nations for their defiance of His rule. 4. (a) Who are the Lord's people? 3. a) Because the sting of death is removed. American King James Version; Isaiah 45:14 Isaiah 45:14Thus said the LORD, The labor of Egypt, and merchandise of Ethiopia and of the Sabeans, men of stature, shall come over to you, and they shall be yours: they shall come after you; in chains they shall come over, and they shall fall down to you, they shall make supplication to you, saying, Surely God is in you; and there is none else, there is no God.American King James Version; Isaiah 65:6 Isaiah 65:6Behold, it is written before me: I will not keep silence, but will recompense, even recompense into their bosom,American King James Version; Ezekiel 38-39; Joel 3:9-16 Joel 3:9-16 [9] Proclaim you this among the Gentiles; Prepare war, wake up the mighty men, let all the men of war draw near; let them come up: "Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two edged sword in their hand." The Gospels In the Hebrew ~ywg[, anavim, means poor and afflicted ones; but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily afflictions have a tendency to subdue pride, while abundance begets cruelty. It is the purpose of God to beautify his people with salvation in this world. The meek. It is a psalm of Vengeance shall then be executed upon the heathen (Ps 9 17), and punishments, The psalm begins with a call to praise God with a "new song" (verse 1; compare Psalms 33:3 Psalms 33:3Sing to him a new song; play skillfully with a loud noise.American King James Version; Psalms 40:3 Psalms 40:3And he has put a new song in my mouth, even praise to our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD.American King James Version; Psalms 96:1 Psalms 96:1O sing to the LORD a new song: sing to the LORD, all the earth.American King James Version). WebJamieson-Fausset-Brown Bible Commentary 4. In the western portion of the northern hemisphere, the church has lost much of its clout. The Gospels Pauline Epistles Email / username or password was incorrect! 3 Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp. Read as in Authorized Version. Even in those dispensations which in themselves are grievous and painful he is seeking their good, and in the end promoting their happiness. But Jesus' gifts are not himself: I cannot be satisfied with his gifts, while I know that to others he gives his Person. We must sing a new song, newly composed upon every special Lord loves with a love of complacency and delight; he takes Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. Those who from The work of the truly living of all degrees. The New Testament [16] You shall fan them, and the wind shall carry them away, and the whirlwind shall scatter them: and you shall rejoice in the LORD, and shall glory in the Holy One of Israel. Salem Media Group. WebDay 149 of Reading the Bible Cover to Cover in 365 Days! Do I write this boastingly, brother? Many are the names and titles given to them in Scripture. [3] Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises to him with the tambourine and harp. However, "search the Scriptures," and therein we shall meet with many honours afforded to the saints; both whilst they were living, and when they were dead. American King James Version, Joel 3:19-21 Joel 3:19-21 [19] Egypt shall be a desolation, and Edom shall be a desolate wilderness, for the violence against the children of Judah, because they have shed innocent blood in their land. Psalm 22:8 He trusted on the LORD that he would deliver him: let him deliver him, seeing he delighted in him. The Lord taketh pleasure in his people - The pleasure or good will of God is in his people: he loves them ardently, and will load them Major Prophets WebPulpit Commentary Verse 4. At this hour, under the gentler dispensation of grace, we wrestle not with flesh and blood; yet is our warfare none the less stern, and our victory none the less sure. Psalm 149:6 has something of that idea. iv. The combination of these two the high praises of God and the two-edged sword spiritually speaks to every leader among Gods people. The gatherings of Gods people should excel in both praise and the preaching of Gods word. And in the Protestant church Thomas Muntzer stirred up the War of the Peasants by means of this Psalm. spiritual enemies, in which all believers are more than conquerors. Besides the present complacency he has in them, he has prepared for their future glory: 1. The Whole Bible Verse 1."A new song;" for this Psalm is a song of renovation. Verse 2."Let Israel rejoice," etc. But, whereas many scriptures in the New Poetical Books WebCommentary on Psalm 149:1-5. Probably it was penned upon occasion of some victory which Israel Pauline Epistles "This honour have all his saints." The foregoing psalm was a hymn of praise to the Creator; this is a hymn of praise to the Redeemer. Verse 5.How I long for my bed! --Matthew Henry. Major Prophets Wisdom Literature meek, the humble, and lowly, and contrite in heart, that tremble at his word and submit to it, that are patient under their We find one in the second clause of the text; but it equally belongs to the first. In the Hebrew , anavim, means poor and afflicted ones; but the term came afterwards to be applied to merciful persons, as bodily afflictions have a tendency to subdue pride, while abundance begets cruelty. When I remember you on my bed, and meditate on you in the night watches. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select an Ending Point It begins and ends with Praise the LORD!, as do the other four Final Hallel psalms; but it seems somewhat out of place in this collection of psalms, since its focus is on Gods vengeance on the nations in defense of Gods people. Therefore the ungodly shall not stand in the judgment, nor sinners in the congregation of the righteous. Verse 4 (first clause).The Lord's taking pleasure in his people is. The latter part of the psalm praises God for giving His people a role in executing judgment on the nations (verses 6-9). Saintship is a matter of Divine workmanship, and therefore it is far more remarkable than human excellence. He will beautify the meek with salvation. to Christ, and he has redeemed; and who are called by the Spirit All the godly shared in the triumphs of the Lord when he smote Israel's foes. singing the praises of God, and then their sword did execution, 2 Chron 20 23. And they have not cried to me with their heart, when they howled on their beds: they assemble themselves for corn and wine, and they rebel against me. They are so full of his praise that we feel at home among them when we are ourselves full of praise. Psalm 149:1-3 are filled with images of singing, celebrating, and dancinga new song and praise in verse 1; glad and rejoice in verse 2; praise, dancing, making melody in verse 3. Would you prayerfully consider a gift of support today? 2. Or it may be taken as a further expression of their praise (v. 6): let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his battles against the enemies of his kingdom. 5 Let the saints be joyful in glory; Let them sing aloud on their beds. beautify the meek with salvation. Copyright 2023, Bible Study Tools. God's dominion over them. Saints do not gather to amuse themselves with music, nor to extol one another, but to sing his praise whose saints they are. Verse 4."He will beautify the meek with salvation." dancing before the ark, and Judg 21 21. With this two-edged sword believers fight against their own corruptions, and, through the grace of God, subdue and mortify them; the sin that had dominion over them is crucified; self, that once sat king, is bound with chains and brought into subjection to the yoke of Christ; the tempter is foiled and bruised under their feet. 3 Let them praise his name with dancing and make music to him with timbrel and harp. WebPsalm 149:4 New International Version 4 For the Lord takes delight in his people; he crowns the humble with victory. Verse 8."To bind their kings with chains," etc. Passwords should have at least 6 characters. It is true, that they can do but little for him, and that little is nothing worth. This appears from the whole argument of the Psalm, which is entirely laudatory, as also from the instrument wherewith these high praises are to be performed, namely, the "mouth," "the high praises of God in their mouth;" showing that the height herein mentioned is a property of man's work in praising God, and not only of the work of God, for which he is to be praised. The holy joy it brings to me must be from heaven. I confess, consider men's highest praises of God, as they are man's performance, they are poor and inconsiderable things; but consider them as they are the testimonies and expressions of a believing heart, declaring and making known the unspeakable wisdom, faithfulness, bounty, and excellencies of God, exercised in his works; in this notion the Scripture declares the heart of God to be so taken with the desire of them, that he is willing to give heaven, earth, Himself, and Son to poor men for the praises of their hearts, hands, and tongues; and accounts himself abundantly satisfied. When the Lord saves a soul its holy joy overflows, and it cannot find channels enough for its exceeding gratitude: if the man does not leap, or play, or sing, at any rate he praises God, and wishes for a thousand tongues with which to magnify his Saviour. Wilsons commentary does not cover Verses 2, 4.The cause given to God's Israel for Praise. Be angry, and do not sin: With the ungodliness around him, David Jude 14, 15. Verse 3. Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart on your bed, and be still. They all believe in him, and have faith in his word and promises; they rely on his truth and power; they hope in his mercy; they fear his displeasure; they love his person and name. The saints must praise God, saints in profession, They are humble, and feel their need of salvation; he is gracious, and bestows it upon them. Bible Gateway Recommends. Let them praise his name with dancing, making melody to him with tambourine and lyre. Abundance of terror to the proudest of their enemies (. In The Message of the Psalms, Walter Brueggemann states simply, I do not know what to make of this, for it is quite unexpected in the hymns. 1. Under that arrangement, she served as the earthly contingent of the armies [or hosts] of the King of heaven" (Zondervan NIV Study Bible,introductory note on Psalm 149). Let us never attempt its suppression, but issue in the terms of this verse a double license for exultation. Johannine Writings threadbare. The tambourine was usually played by females, who are represented as dancing to its sound without the accompaniment of any other instrument. battles against the enemies of his kingdom. The word means as well be favorable to, be well disposed toward. Second, the Lord adorns (paar) the humble with victory. The word comes from an Egyptian loanword that means headdress, head wrap, and is used to describe the head coverings of upper class women of Jerusalem in Isaiah 3:20; priests in Exodus 39:28 and Ezekiel 44:18; and of a bridegroom in Isaiah 61:10. GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Select a Beginning Point The Lord taketh pleasure in his people He loveth them above all people, and rejoiceth over them to do them good. Usernames should only contain letters, numbers, dots, dashes, or underscores. But whereas many Scriptures in the New Testament keep up singing as a gospel ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel canon for Psalmody is to "sing with the spirit and with the understanding.". 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What Thus are the greatest enemies of Jehovah and his people reduced to shame, rendered helpless, and themselves punished. (3.) 2 Let Israel rejoice in him that made him: let the children of Zion be joyful in their King. Though general wisdom counsels one to preach the text rather than the day, this textboth in content and in genrefits the day of All Saints quite well. The old man hath an old song, the new man a new song. Minor Prophets righteous shall be beautified in that day when they shine forth as the sun. God's doings for them. Salem Media Group. Testament keep up singing as a gospel-ordinance, none provide for the keeping up of music and dancing; the gospel-canon for psalmody that cast away the bands and cords of Christ's government (Ps 2 3), shall not be He gave Israel their being as a people, as a church, made them what they were, so very different from other nations. [16] The LORD also shall roar out of Zion, and utter his voice from Jerusalem; and the heavens and the earth shall shake: but the LORD will be the hope of his people, and the strength of the children of Israel. Reader, pause over this apparently small, but most important, distinction. The Papists brag that Stapleton, their great controversial divine, was born on that very day whereon Sir Thomas More was put to death; but Providence so ordereth it that out of the ashes of dead saints many living ones do spring and sprout, by following the pious precedents of such godly persons deceased. The Nelson Study Biblesays that Psalm 149 "was used by the army of Israel as well as by the people in their worship of God. [At verse 6] the focus of the psalm switches from the congregation at worship to the army in training. Joy and rejoicing are evidently to be the special characteristics of the new song. be in their mouth, and then, in a holy zeal for his honour, let them take a two-edged sword in their hand, to fight his GenesisExodusLeviticusNumbersDeuteronomyJoshuaJudgesRuth1 Samuel2 Samuel1 Kings2 Kings1 Chronicles2 ChroniclesEzraNehemiahEstherJobPsalmsProverbsEcclesiastesSong of SongsIsaiahJeremiahLamentationsEzekielDanielHoseaJoelAmosObadiahJonahMicahNahumHabakkukZephaniahHaggaiZechariahMalachiMatthewMarkLukeJohnActsRomans1 Corinthians2 CorinthiansGalatiansEphesiansPhilippiansColossians1 Thessalonians2 Thessalonians1 Timothy2 TimothyTitusPhilemonHebrewsJames1 Peter2 Peter1 John2 John3 JohnJudeRevelation, Use semicolons to separate groups: 'Gen;Jdg;Psa-Mal' or 'Rom 3-12;Mat 1:15;Mat 5:12-22', There are options set in 'Advanced Options', The Whole Bible KJV, Thinline Bible, Large Print, Red Letter Edition, Comfort Print: Holy Bible, King James Version. In Psalm 149 this divine prerogative is meted out to the faithful. Verse 9 gives the reason for the vengeance outlined in the previous verses: to execute on them the judgment decreed. The word translated decreed is written in Hebrew, likely referring to the instructions written in the Torah regarding right living in relation with others and God. God's delight in them. "Let them praise his name in the dance: let them sing praises unto him with the timbrel and harp." Israel in general, the body of the church (v. 2), the --Simon de Muis. Individual instructors or editors may still require the use of URLs. The Gospels Sing to the L ord a new song, his praise in the assembly of the faithful. them. Verse 2. praise God. "To execute upon them the judgment written." If he once fall to fettering of princes, it shall be done so sure, that no flesh shall be able to knock off their bolts again. c) Because Christ is with them while they suffer. WebPsalms 149 He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. Wisdom Literature 1. Whole Psalm.The New Testament spiritual church cannot pray as the Old Testament national church here prays. The tone of the first four verses of the psalm is much in keeping with the tone of the other Final Hallel psalms. << Psalm 148 | Psalm 149 | Psalm 150 >>. 4. Johannine Writings Both the conflict and the victory at the end of it shall cause glory to God, and honour to his holy ones. 1), recently vouchsafed to his people, that he was well Jude chapter 1. to all the Israel of God; and to him who put it upon them they return it entirely in their hallelujahs. This is a commentary of the following chapters in the Bible: Luke chapter 16. Web- Let them praise his Name in the dance (comp. "Praise ye the LORD." First, the LORD takes pleasure (rasah) in his people. Minor Prophets As it respects God, it implies poverty of spirit; humiliation of heart arising from a sense of guilt and a feeling of corruption; submission to God's will; silence and patience under his rod; acquiescence with his dispensations; and a surrender of our own natural desires and inclinations to his overruling appointments. judgment of the great day, when the Lord shall come with ten thousands of his saints, to execute judgment upon all, Kings and nobles, WebPsa 149:6-9. Thirdly: the Lord hath pleasure in the prosperity of his people. All this should add to their joy, and fill their hearts with gladness. American King James Version), and it may be that Psalm 149 is a formal closure of the Psalter, climaxed by the great praise psalm, Psalm 150" (note on Psalms 149:1-5Psalms 149:1-5[1]Praise you the LORD. Sing to the LORD a new song, and his praise in the congregation of saints. Some An era of spiritual force in the Church is always one of praise; and when there comes some grand outburst of sacred song, we may expect that the people of God are entering upon some new crusade for Christ. depend upon the grace of God for salvation; are subject to the That this instrument was really a harp is now very generally denied (Kitto). A work for which there is abundant cause, reason, and argument. This Psalm sustains a close connection with the foregoing. God's designs concerning them. He gave us our being as men, and we have reason to praise him for that, for it is a noble and excellent being. Efforts to be permanently useful must be uniformly joyousa spiritual sunshinegraceful from very gladnessbeautiful because bright. (b) We may now consider this promise as it relates to the future world. Verse 4."The meek." The idea of vengeance is difficult for many twenty-first-century Christians to embrace. The Treasury of David 4 Stand in awe, and sin not: commune with your own heart upon your bed, and be still. The sacred dance of devout joy is no example, nor even excuse, for frivolous dances, much less for lewd ones. proudest of their enemies, ver 6-9. 3 James L. Mays, Psalms, Interpretation: A Bible Commentary for Teaching and Preaching, ed. 1. The new birth has given them a new heart. Proud member Israel rejoices because "the LORD takes pleasure in His people" and "will beautify the humble with salvation" (Psalms 149:4 Psalms 149:4For the LORD takes pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.American King James Version). General Epistles as he was the sweet singer of Israel, so he was the captain of their hosts, and taught the children of Judah the use of the bow Let Israel be glad in its Maker; let the children of Zion rejoice in their King. Isaiah 24:21-22 Isaiah 24:21-22 [21] And it shall come to pass in that day, that the LORD shall punish the host of the high ones that are on high, and the kings of the earth on the earth. beds, when they awake in the night, full of the praises of God, as David, Ps 119 62. The author of the book of Hebrews writes, however, that the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword (Hebrews 4:12). Praise ye the Lord. Much less did he intend to procure sleep by a sinister performance of any good duty, like those who, by singing, or reading, or hearing, or meditating, will have an unworthy aim to bring themselves asleep. This was once literally the duty of Israel: when they came into Canaan they fulfilled the righteous sentence of the Lord upon guilty nations. This is the meaning of the text, this is the beauty which he has designed for his people, and for which he is now preparing them. 4. As the word of Jesus in John 14:1-31 records, they have sorrows in plenty, but the more of these, the greater will be their joy, because their sorrows are to be transmuted into joys. Those who made captives of the godly shall themselves be made captive. apply it to the time of the Maccabees, when the Jews sometimes gained great advantages against their oppressors. conquering and to conquer. The saints singing for joy on their beds (Psalms 149:5 Psalms 149:5Let the saints be joyful in glory: let them sing aloud on their beds.American King James Version) contrasts greatly with past circumstances: "The 'beds,' which had before been soaked with tears, share in the joy of the Lord's deliverance (cf. WebBarnes's Psalms 149:4 Bible Commentary. In this statement there are three subjects for inquiry, namely: c. In what respects he takes pleasure in them? The Whole Bible Matthew Henry Commentary on the Whole Bible (Complete), California - Do Not Sell My Personal Information. Back to C. H. Spurgeon's Bio & Resources, David Guzik :: Gnesis 38 Tamar y el pecado de Jud, Jonathan Edwards :: Sinners in the Hands of an Angry God, H4397 - mal' - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), David Guzik :: Hechos 9 La Conversin de Saulo de Tarso, H3068 - Yhv - Strong's Hebrew Lexicon (kjv), Apostle Paul's Timeline - Study Resources, Jehovah's Witnesses, Jesus and the Holy Trinity (Walter Martin), Revelation 9 and 10 [1990s] (Chuck Missler), Hosea 10-28 (1979-82 Audio) (Chuck Smith), The Greatest Need in the Church (Tony Clark). WebThe Lord takes pleasure in his people; they should rejoice in Him. WebPsalm 149:4 The Holy Spirit enables us to produce meekness, a necessary attitude for understanding God's Word. is the honour of all Christians, that their holy religion has been so victorious. The Gospels (a) To the present life. Pauline Epistles Like that excellent bird, the nightingale, which is never weary nor spent by continuing her delightful notes, so this sweet singer of Israel was incessant in praising the Lord; not giving sleep to his eyes until he had blessed his holy name. b) Because affliction is often a proof of God's love. There are unusual seasons which call for unusual expressions of joy. Verse 4. Mount Zion, Heb 12 22. To his truth. Note how each thing in the believer is emphatic: if he sings, it is high praises, and praises deep down in his throat, as the original hath it; and if he fights, it is with the sword, and the sword is two edged. Rejoice This applied in part to Old Testament Israel, as the nation fought against the Canaanites, the Philistines and other enemies: "Under the particular administration of the emerging [earthly] kingdom of God put in place in the inauguration of the Sinai covenantshe [Israel] was armed to execute God's sentence of judgment on the world powers that have launched attacks against the kingdom of God. When he sings at his work, he will both do more and do it better than he would without his song. This is unfortunate, since his works contain priceless gems of information that are found nowhere except in the ancient writings of the Jews. The cause given to God's Israel for praise. David saith, "Let the saints sing aloud upon their beds:" thereby to testify their cheerful devotion, and also to chase away the spirit of slumber. Major Prophets 2. Major Prophets We then give honour to God when we take pleasure in him. Verse 5."The saints in glory" shall rest from their labours, but not from their praises. Web1. Pentateuch So, such as rail at, revile, curse, condemn, persecute, execute pious people, speak other language of them when such men have passed the purgation of death, and confess them faithful and sincere servants of God. But he regards their services, not with an eye to their intrinsic value in themselves, but for the sake of the willing mind from which they flow. The ancient Israelites in singing this song would have understood both aspects. Blue Letter Bible is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Major Prophets Verse 1. Let the saints be joyful in glory Let them be gloriously joyful: seeing themselves so honoured and so successful, let them be joyful. Verse 6. They can do two things at a time: if they do not wield the trowel and the sword, at least they sing and strike. conservative Christian faith, which includes a firm belief in the inerrancy A title not to be restricted to the godly of the first times, but common to all that are saved in all after times also, as Eph 4:12. have entered into God's rest, and find repose in Jesus Christ, sing aloud for joy of that. 2. Psalm 90:17 And let the beauty of the LORD our God be upon us: and establish thou the work of our hands upon us; yea, the work of our hands establish thou it. Those who honor the covenant established between Israel and God are thus called to sing. The call to sing a new song occurs as well in Psalms 96 and 98, and in each instance of its occurrence, seems to refer to some sort of new beginning or new insight into the relationship between God and the people. Let the high praises of God be in their mouth, and a two-edged sword in their hand; And out of his mouth goes a sharp sword, that with it he should smite the nations: and he shall rule them with a rod of iron: and he treads the wine press of the fierceness and wrath of Almighty God. "His saints" emphatically; Divine providence foreseeing that in after ages some would usurp the title of saintship to whom it did not belong. Observe then, 1. Who are called upon to There is afurthertie back to the opening as well. We must praise him in private. As Christians today seek Gods justice in the world, words can be a powerful weapon in the hands of the faithful against those who cause or allow others to suffer injustice. (Rev 6 15); the strongholds of Satan were cast down (2 Chron 10 4, 5); great men were made to Besides the present complacency he has in them, he has prepared for their future glory: He will beautify the Psalm 149. 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