When I look at your heavens, the work of your fingers, the moon and the stars, which you have set in place,
PSALM 8. David, reflecting upon God’s fatherly beneficence towards mankind, is not content with simply giving thanks for it, but is enraptured by the contemplation of it. To the chief musician upon Hagittith. A song of David. Psalm 8:1 1. O Jehovah, our Lord!
Commenting on Psalm 8:1-9
At the close of that excellent little manual entitled "The Solar System, " written by Dr. Dick, we find an eloquent passage which beautifully expounds the text:—A survey of the solar system has a tendency to moderate the pride of man and to promote humility.
Commenting on Psalm 8:3
David here goes on to magnify the honour of God by recounting the honours he has put upon man, especially the man Christ Jesus. The condescensions of the divine grace call for our praises as much as the elevations of the divine glory. How God has condescended in favour to man the psalmist here observes with wonder and thankfulness, and recommends it to our thoughts. See here, I.
Commenting on Psalm 8:3-9