-------------------- 1. Ver. It is good spiritually; it is not only such a good as is taught by moral philosophy, and practised by the students thereof, but it is taught by the Holy Ghost himself, and is a part of the work of regeneration and of the new creature in us, especially if we take it in the full latitude and extent of it, as it becomes us to do. As in music, though there be several strings of a viol, yet all make one sweet harmony; so, though there are several Christians, yet there should be one sweet harmony of affection among them. What a sacred thing must brotherly love be when it can be likened to an oil which must never be poured on any man but on the Lord's high priest alone! God commands his blessing where peace is cultivated; by which is meant, that he testifies how much he is pleased with concord amongst men, by showering down blessings upon them. 1-3. Yet this is that which is required of them as Christians and as "brethren" one to another, even to "dwell together in unity;" to follow peace, and love, and concord, and mutual agreement, not only upon some occasional meetings, but all along the whole course of their lives, while they converse and live together. So the dews on Hermon's hill The figure of the poet is therefore as true to nature as it is beautiful. It is well worthy of admiration; pause and gaze upon it! a) A generous activity exhibits and requires more real grace than showy architecture or ornate worship does. Blue Letter Bible. That is full of war and lamentation, but this sings of peace and pleasantness. He had loved God in a manner which exposed him to the charge of extravagance. A generous host would provide oil to a guest for anointing before a meal (Luke 7:44-46)3. They had much better part in peace like Abraham and Lot, than dwell together in envy like Joseph's brothers. The LORD commanded the blessing. As the dew of Hermon, etc. It is a call to the priests and Levites of the temple to continue their service of praise, with the answer of a blessing back to the people. TITLE.—A Song of Degrees of David. They are these—. 2-3. 2. The terms of this praise and commendation, or the particulars whereof it consists, is taken from a twofold qualification. So this should be the lawyer to end quarrels between Christians, to call to mind that they are brethren. All men love pleasant things, and yet it frequently happens that the pleasure is evil; but here the condition is as good as it is pleasant, as pleasant as it is good, for the same "how" is set before each qualifying word. Since we are imperfect beings, somewhat of the evil and the unpleasant is sure to intrude; but this will readily be neutralized and easily ejected by the true love of the saints, if it really exists. The Old Testament For whereas the mountains oftentimes seem to those that behold them afar off, to reach up even unto heaven, the dew which cometh from heaven seemeth to fall from the high mountains unto the hills which are under them. 1. No wonder that brethren dwell in unity when God dwells among them, and finds his rest in them. David recognized this truth when he selected the profuse anointing of Aaron with the oil of consecration at his installation into the office of High Priest as a fit emblem of brotherly love. The contemplation: brethren dwelling together in unity. Pearly gems on Zion light. The city crowns the hill and its Temple stood on a "mount." He preached in the same church as C. H. Spurgeon over one hundred years earlier. 3. Bibliography InformationSpurgeon, Charle Haddon. Christ's grace is so diffusive of itself, that it conveys holiness to us, "running down from the head to the skirts," to all his members. C. H. Spurgeon Psalm 133 Psalm 133. Thus, Christian concord in church fellowship—. It is a holy thing, and so again is like the oil of consecration which was to be used only in the Lord's service. Their claim to the brotherhood is dependent upon likeness to Him: Mat 5:9. b) Because united to Christ, who as elder brother desires unity: John 17:20-21. "As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion." TITLE.—A Song of Degrees of David. The chosen place for blessing. Ver. a) Seeking the glory of God unites; in opposition to self-honour which divides. 3. It may be significant that those three are 2020. He first divided men from God, and then one man from another. How good and how pleasant it is, etc. John 3:16, Jesus faith love), The Whole Bible Verses 2-3.—Christian love scatters blessing by the way of doen-coming: "ran down," "went down," "descended.". The Old Testament 2. For the oil was not sprinkled on the head of Aaron, though that might have been sufficient for the purpose of a mere ceremony. No wonder that the foot of Hermon is clad with orchards and gardens of such marvellous fertility in this land of droughts. Funk & Wagnalls. Let’s read it in its entirety. As the dew of Hermon, and as the dew that descended upon the mountains of Zion. Verse 3. He knew by experience the bitterness occasioned by divisions in families, and was well prepared to celebrate in choicest Psalmody the blessing of unity for which he sighed. And God is called the "God of peace;" each of which expressions does refer it and reduce it to him, and does thereby advance it. —. c) Because "by one Spirit are we all baptized into one body" (1Co 12:13), wherein unity must be kept: Eph 4:3. d) Because destined to "dwell together in unity," for ever in heaven; therefore we should aim at it here.

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