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Author's Preface
The preface must at least possess the virtue of brevity, as I find it difficult to convey you anything else.
The charming study of the Psalms has yielded me unlimited profits and pleasure. always growing; the common gratitude prevents me from communicating with others a part of the benefit, with the prayer that this leads them to seek more for themselves. That I have nothing better to offer about this book Unmatched is for me a cause of deep sorrow; that I have any The thing to present is a reason for devotion and gratitude to the Lord of grace. I did my best, but, aware of many flaws, I sincerely would like of having done much better.
The exhibition presented here is mine. I consulted some authors before write it down, to help me with interpretation and awaken my thoughts; but I can still claim originality for my comments, for the less is what I honestly think. If they are better or worse for that, I don't know; at least I know that I sought celestial guidance while the I wrote and, therefore, I seek a blessing to print them.
The collection of quotes was a later thought. In fact, the material it grew over me, which I thought was too good to throw away. It seemed to me that this could be useful for others, if I reserved parts of my readings about the various Psalms; these reservations soon gained considerable volume, so much so that, even in this volume, only specimens are given and not the volume.
One thing that the reader will clearly enjoy is to understand, and I urge you to he to keep this in mind; I am far from endorsing everything I mentioned. I do not I am responsible for the scholarship or orthodoxy of the writers. The names são dados de que cada autor pode suportar seu próprio fardo; e uma variedade It was mentioned by writers that the thoughts of many minds can to be in front of the reader. I still trust that nothing bad has been admitted; if it is Thus, it is a carelessness.
The research spent on this volume would have taken up much of my time, I did not have my friend and amanuensis, Mr. John L. Keys, anymore diligently helped me in investigations at the British Museum, Library of Dr. William and other theological treasures. lore. With the help I deleted hundreds of books, often without finding a line. memorable as a reward, but at other times with the result but more satisfying. Readers know little about how great the work can be. finding only one relevant extract; I certainly do not have work saved: my fervent prayer is that some measure of good may result I share this with my brothers in the ministry and with the church as a whole.
The Tips for the Village Preacher are very simple, and a request for I apologize to my ministerial readers for including them, but I hope humbly that they may assist those for whom they are designated, that is, lay preachers whose time is very busy. and whose achievements are slender.
If this first volume meets with the approval of the judicious, I will wait, by God's grace, continue the work as quickly as I can consistently with the required research and with my incessant duties pastoral letters. Another volume will likely follow in twelve months, if the life for saved and the strength for given.
It can be added that, although the comments were the work of my health, the rest of the volume is the product of my illness. When the prolonged illness and weakness imposed on me besides the daily preaching, I resorted to my pen as a means available to do good. I would have I would have been nailed if my Master had not denied me the privilege.
In this way to serve him, I gladly made use of the other method of providing. testimony of your name. So that he may also give me fruit in this field, and the to you will be all the praise.