The Bible Commentaries and Others: Psalms 147 v 13

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Posted by Psalms on Monday, 18 January 2016

Psalms 147:13

For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates; he hath blessed thy children within thee.

147:13. For he hath strengthened the bars of thy gates. Her fortifications were finished, even to her bolts and bars. Oh that our churches were thus preserved from all false doctrine and unholy living! This must be the Lord’s doing, and where he has wrought it his name is greatly to be praised. Modern libertines would tear down all gates and abolish all bars; but so do not we, because of the fear of the Lord.

He hath blessed thy children within thee. Internal happiness is as truly the Lord’s gift as external security. It would little avail to fortify a wretched, starving city; but when the walls are strengthened, it is a still greater joy to see that the inhabitants are blessed with all good gifts. How much our churches need a present and abiding benediction.

Excerpt from:

The Treasury of David by Charles Haddon Spurgeon (1834-1892)