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Bible Commentaries
Simeon's Horae Homileticae Horae Homileticae
The Blessed Man Meditates on God's Law.Chapter 2
God's Anointed King Reigns Over Nations.Chapter 4
Evening Prayer for Deliverance and Peace.Chapter 5
Morning Prayer for Guidance and Protection.Chapter 7
Prayer for Deliverance From Persecution and False Accusations.Chapter 9
Praise for God's Justice and Deliverance of the Oppressed.Chapter 10
Prayer for God to Act Against the Wicked.Chapter 11
Trust in God's Righteous Judgment.Chapter 12
Prayer for Deliverance From Lies and Oppression.Chapter 14
The Folly of Denying God; God's Concern for the Righteous.Chapter 15
The Character of Those Who Dwell With God.Chapter 16
A Song of Trust in God's Protection and Guidance.Chapter 17
Prayer for Protection From Enemies and Vindication.Chapter 18
David's Song of Thanksgiving for Deliverance.Chapter 19
God's Glory in Creation and His Perfect Law.Chapter 20
Prayer for the King's Victory in Battle.Chapter 21
Thanksgiving for the King's Victories Granted by God.Chapter 22
A Cry of Anguish and a Song of Praise.Chapter 23
The Lord Is My Shepherd; A Psalm of Trust.Chapter 24
The King of Glory and His Righteous People.Chapter 25
Prayer for Guidance, Forgiveness, and Deliverance.Chapter 26
Declaration of Integrity and Trust in God.Chapter 27
Confidence in God Amid Adversity.Chapter 28
Prayer for Help and Thanksgiving for Deliverance.Chapter 29
The Voice of God in the Storm; A Psalm of Glory.Chapter 30
Thanksgiving for Healing and Deliverance From Death.Chapter 31
Prayer for Deliverance and Confidence in God.Chapter 32
The Joy of Forgiveness and Protection From Trouble.Chapter 33
Praise for God's Creative Power and Sovereign Rule.Chapter 34
Praise and Exhortation to Trust in God's Deliverance.Chapter 35
Prayer for Vindication and Protection From Enemies.Chapter 36
The Wickedness of Man and the Lovingkindness of God.Chapter 37
Exhortation to Trust in God and Do Good.Chapter 38
Prayer of Repentance for Sin and Plea for Healing.Chapter 39
Reflection on the Brevity of Life and Trust in God.Chapter 40
Thanksgiving for Deliverance and Prayer for Continued Help.Chapter 42
Longing for God Amid Distress and Separation.Chapter 43
Prayer for Deliverance and Hope in God.Chapter 45
A Royal Wedding Song Celebrating the King.Chapter 46
God Is Our Refuge and Strength, Even Amid Trouble.Chapter 47
Praise to God, the King of All the Earth.Chapter 48
Praise for the Beauty and Strength of Jerusalem.Chapter 49
Wisdom Psalm: The Folly of Trusting in Wealth.Chapter 50
God's Judgment on His People's Faithfulness.Chapter 51
David's Prayer of Repentance After His Sin With Bathsheba.Chapter 55
Prayer for God's Help Amid Betrayal and Fear.Chapter 56
Trust in God Despite Persecution and Suffering.Chapter 57
Prayer for Mercy and Confidence in God's Protection.Chapter 60
Lament Over Defeat in Battle and Prayer for Victory.Chapter 61
Prayer for God's Protection and Guidance.Chapter 62
Trust in God Alone for Salvation and Security.Chapter 63
A Psalm of Thirsting for God in the Wilderness.Chapter 65
Praise for God's Providence in Nature and Redemption.Chapter 66
Praise for God's Mighty Works and Deliverance.Chapter 67
Prayer for God's Blessing and Rule Over All Nations.Chapter 68
Praise for God's Power and Victories.Chapter 69
A Cry for Deliverance and Reproach From Enemies.Chapter 70
Prayer for Help and Speedy Deliverance.Chapter 71
Prayer for God's Help Throughout Life's Trials.Chapter 72
A Royal Psalm for the King's Justice and Righteousness.Chapter 73
The Prosperity of the Wicked and God's Ultimate Justice.Chapter 74
Lament Over the Destruction of the Temple and Plea for Help.Chapter 76
Praise for God's Power and Defense of Jerusalem.Chapter 77
A Lament and Meditation on God's Faithfulness.Chapter 78
A Recital of Israel's History and God's Faithfulness.Chapter 80
Prayer for Restoration of God's People.Chapter 81
A Call to Listen to God and Avoid Idolatry.Chapter 84
Longing for God's Presence in the Temple.Chapter 85
Prayer for Revival and Restoration.Chapter 86
David's Prayer for Mercy and Help.Chapter 87
Praise for Jerusalem, the City of God.Chapter 88
A Desperate Cry for God's Help Amid Suffering.Chapter 89
God's Covenant With David and Lament Over Its Apparent Failure.Chapter 90
Moses' Prayer for God's Mercy and Eternal Wisdom.Chapter 91
Confidence in God's Protection and Care.Chapter 92
A Song of Praise for God's Goodness and Righteousness.Chapter 94
Prayer for God's Justice and Vengeance on the Wicked.Chapter 95
A Call to Worship and Obedience to God.Chapter 96
A New Song of Praise for God's Glory Among the Nations.Chapter 97
The Lord's Reign and Righteous Judgment Over the Earth.Chapter 98
A Song of Joy for God's Salvation and Justice.Chapter 100
A Psalm of Thanksgiving and Praise.Chapter 101
David's Commitment to Live Righteously as King.Chapter 102
A Lament for God's Mercy and Restoration of Zion.Chapter 103
Praise for God's Compassion and Forgiveness.Chapter 104
Praise for God's Creation and Sustaining Power.Chapter 106
Confession of Israel's Sins and God's Mercy.Chapter 107
Thanksgiving for God's Deliverance From Distress.Chapter 110
The Lord's Promised Victory and Eternal Priesthood.Chapter 111
Praise for God's Righteous Deeds and Faithfulness.Chapter 113
Praise for God's Exaltation of the Lowly.Chapter 115
Glory to God Alone for His Help and Protection.Chapter 116
Thanksgiving for Deliverance From Death.Chapter 117
Praise the Lord, All Nations!Chapter 118
Thanksgiving for God's Steadfast Love and Deliverance.Chapter 119
A Meditation on God's Law and Its Blessings.Chapter 121
Trust in God's Help and Protection.Chapter 124
Thanksgiving for God's Help Against Enemies.Chapter 125
Trust in God's Protection and Peace for the Righteous.Chapter 126
Joyful Remembrance of God's Restoration.Chapter 130
A Cry for God's Mercy and Redemption.Chapter 131
Humility and Trust in God's Care.Chapter 132
A Prayer for God to Remember David's Devotion.Chapter 133
The Blessing of Unity Among God's People.Chapter 136
A Recital of God's Steadfast Love and Deeds.Chapter 138
Thanksgiving for God's Faithfulness and Protection.Chapter 139
Praise for God's Omniscience and Omnipresence.Chapter 142
A Cry for Help When Trapped in a Cave.Chapter 143
Prayer for Deliverance and Guidance in Adversity.Chapter 144
Prayer for Deliverance and Blessing on the Nation.Chapter 145
Praise for God's Greatness, Mercy, and Kingdom.Chapter 146
Trust in God, not Princes; His Care for the Needy.Chapter 147
Praise for God's Restoration of Jerusalem and Care for Creation.Chapter 148
Call for All Creation to Praise the Lord.Chapter 149
Praise the Lord with Song and Dance, Celebrating His People.Chapter 150
Final Call to Praise God with All Instruments and Voices.
- Psalms
by Charles Simeon
CONTENTS TO VOL. V.
Discourse
Text
Subject
Psalms
494.
Psalms 1:1-4.
Characters of the Righteous and Wicked
495.
Psalms 2:1-12.
Opposition to Christ vain
496.
Psalms 2:12.
Regard to Christ enforced
497.
Psalms 4:3.
The Privileges of the Godly
498.
Psalms 4:4-5.
A practical Exhortation
499.
Psalms 4:6.
God’s Favour the only substantial Good
500.
Psalms 5:11-12.
The Blessedness of the Righteous
501.
Psalms 7:11-13.
God’s Indignation against the Wicked
502.
Psalms 9:10.
The Name of God a Ground of Trust
503.
Psalms 9:17.
The Danger of forgetting God
504.
Psalms 10:4-5.
Men’s proud Contempt of God
505.
Psalms 10:13.
Men’s Contempt of God
506.
Psalms 11:1-7.
The Workings of Unbelief and Faith
507.
Psalms 12:4.
Practical Atheism exposed
508.
Psalms 14:1.
The Commonness and Folly of Atheism
509.
Psalms 14:6.
Believers vindicated
510.
Psalms 14:7.
The Blessings of Salvation
511.
Psalms 15:1-5.
Character of those that shall be saved
512.
Psalms 16:4.
Superior Blessedness of true Christians
513.
Psalms 16:5-7.
God himself his People’s Portion
514.
Psalms 16:8-11.
Christ’s Resurrection and Glory
515.
Psalms 17:15.
The Man of God
516.
Psalms 18:1-3.
God the all-sufficient Portion of his People
517.
Psalms 18:23.
Besetting Sins
518.
Psalms 18:25-26.
Equity of the Divine Procedure
519.
Psalms 18:50.
Thanksgiving for any great Deliverance
520.
Psalms 19:7-9.
Excellency of God’s Word
521.
Psalms 19:10-11.
The Use and Benefit of the Scriptures
522.
Psalms 19:12-13.
Prayer against Sins of Infirmity and Presumption
523.
Psalms 20:7.
Trust in God the Means of Success
524.
Psalms 21:1-7.
The Kingdom of David and of Christ
525.
Psalms 21:7.
Trust in God recommended
526.
Psalms 22:1.
Our Lord’s Complaint on the Cross
527.
Psalms 22:11-21.
The Sufferings of Christ
528.
Psalms 23:1-6.
David’s Confidence in God
529.
Psalms 24:7-10.
The Ascension of Christ typified
530.
Psalms 25:6-7.
The Saint pleading with God
531.
Psalms 25:9.
Meek Docility inculcated
532.
Psalms 25:10.
God’s Paths are Mercy and Truth
533.
Psalms 25:11.
Proper Method of praying to God
534.
Psalms 25:12-13.
The Portion of those who fear God
535.
Psalms 25:14.
The Secrets of the Lord
536.
Psalms 26:8.
The Worship of God delightful
537.
Psalms 27:4.
David’s Love to God’s Ordinances
538.
Psalms 27:8.
The Duty of Prayer
539.
Psalms 28:7.
Adoring God for his Mercies
540.
Psalms 28:8-9.
God our saving Strength
541.
Psalms 29:10-11.
God the Giver of Strength and Peace
542.
Psalms 30:5.
The Mercy of God
543.
Psalms 30:6-12.
Cause and Cure of spiritual Desertion
544.
Psalms 31:15.
Our Times in God’s Hand
545.
Psalms 31:19-20.
The Goodness of God to his believing People
546.
Psalms 31:21-24.
The Godly encouraged to trust in God
547.
Psalms 32:1-6.
True Blessedness declared
548.
Psalms 32:11.
Joy in the Lord inculcated
549.
Psalms 33:18-22.
God’s Care of his People
550.
Psalms 34:2-3.
Devotion exemplified
551.
Psalms 34:6.
Grateful Recollections
552.
Psalms 34:8.
Experimental Religion enforced
553.
Psalms 34:11-16.
The Fear of God inculcated
554.
Psalms 34:18.
The Broken and Contrite in Heart encouraged
555.
Psalms 35:3.
The Sinner’s Hope
556.
Psalms 35:13-14.
Compassion to the Sick
557.
Psalms 36:1.
Awful State of ungodly Men
558.
Psalms 36:2.
The self-flattering Delusions of Sinners exposed
559.
Psalms 36:4.
Sin to be abhorred
560.
Psalms 36:6.
God’s Word and Works Mysterious
561.
Psalms 36:7-8.
The Loving-kindness of God
562.
Psalms 36:9.
Christ the Fountain of Life and Light
563.
Psalms 36:10.
God’s continued Care implored
564.
Psalms 37:3-6.
Confidence in God recommended
565.
Psalms 37:23-24.
God’s Interest in his People
566.
Psalms 37:31.
The Security of the upright Soul
567.
Psalms 38:1-9.
David’s Distress and Consolation
568.
Psalms 39:4-5.
The Shortness of Human Life
569.
Psalms 40:1-3.
David’s Success in Prayer an Encouragement to us
570.
Psalms 41:9-10.
Christ a Preacher of Righteousness
571.
Psalms 40:17.
Consolation to the Distressed
572.
Psalms 42:1-2.
David’s Desire after God
573.
Psalms 43:3-4.
Access to God in Ordinances
574.
Psalms 43:5.
Sources and Remedy of Dejection
575.
Psalms 45:3-5.
The Reign of Christ desired
576.
Psalms 45:7.
Benefits attendant on Holiness
577.
Psalms 45:10-11.
Duty of the Church as married to Christ
578.
Psalms 45:13-16.
The Church’s Beauty and Happiness
579.
Psalms 46:4.
The River of God
580.
Psalms 47:5-7.
The Ascension of Christ an Occasion for Joy
581.
Psalms 48:12-14.
The Church’s Security in God
582.
Psalms 49:13.
The Folly of worldly Men
583.
Psalms 49:20.
The degraded State of Men
584.
Psalms 50:7-15.
Spiritual Obedience preferred before Sacrifice
585.
Psalms 51:1-3.
True Patience described
586.
Psalms 51:4.
Sin an Offence against God
587.
Psalms 51:5.
Original Sin
588.
Psalms 51:6.
The Importance of inward Integrity
589.
Psalms 51:7.
The Means of Deliverance from spiritual Leprosy
590.
Psalms 51:8.
The Operations of Sin and of Grace
591.
Psalms 51:10.
True Renovation of Heart
592.
Psalms 51:14.
The Penitent encouraged
593.
Psalms 51:16-17.
A broken Heart the best Sacrifice
594.
Psalms 55:6.
The afflicted Soul comforted
595.
Psalms 56:12.
Vows to be performed
596.
Psalms 57:7-11.
David’s Love to God
597.
Psalms 60:4.
God’s Banner over his People
598.
Psalms 61:2.
Advice to the Afflicted
599.
Psalms 62:5-8.
God our only and all-sufficient Help
600.
Psalms 63:1-7.
The Believer’s Dispositions towards God
601.
Psalms 63:8.
Following after God
602.
Psalms 65:3.
Consolation in God
603.
Psalms 65:4.
The Blessedness of waiting upon God
604.
Psalms 65:9-13.
God’s Works of Providence and Grace
605.
Psalms 66:8-9.
Stability the Gift of God
606.
Psalms 66:16.
Answers to Prayer acknowledged
607.
Psalms 66:18; Psalms 66:20.
Sin a Preventive to the Acceptance of our Prayers
608.
Psalms 67:1-7.
Calling of the Gentiles prayed for
609.
Psalms 68:18.
The End of Christ’s Ascension
610.
Psalms 68:19-20.
Gratitude to God for his Benefits
611.
Psalms 68:35.
The Character of God
612.
Psalms 69:1-4.
Sorrows and Sufferings of Christ
613.
Psalms 69:32-33.
Humble Souls encouraged
614.
Psalms 70:4-5.
The Christian’s Frame of Mind
615.
Psalms 71:3.
God a Habitation for his People
616.
Psalms 71:7-9.
The King’s Accession
617.
Psalms 71:15.
Salvation a Ground of Joy
618.
Psalms 72:6-11.
Excellence of Christ’s Government
619.
Psalms 72:12-15.
Christ’s Government of his Church
620.
Psalms 72:16.
The Success of the Gospel
621.
Psalms 72:17.
The Perpetuity and Excellency of Christ’s Kingdom
622.
Psalms 72:18-19.
Praise to God for Redemption
CONTENTS TO VOL. VI
Discourse
Text
Subject
Psalms
623.
Psalms 73:1.
The Goodness of God to Israel
624.
Psalms 73:16-17.
Prosperity of Sinners not to be envied
625.
Psalms 73:23-24.
The Christian’s Experience and Hopes
626.
Psalms 73:25.
The Christian’s Choice
627.
Psalms 73:28.
Benefit of drawing near to God
628.
Psalms 74:22.
God’s Interest in his People
629.
Psalms 76:7.
God greatly to be feared
630.
Psalms 77:7-10.
Despondency depicted and reproved
631.
Psalms 78:8.
Jews and Christians compared
632.
Psalms 78:19-22.
The Evil of Unbelief
633.
Psalms 78:32.
Obstinacy in Sin reproved
634.
Psalms 78:32-33.
The Fruit of Impenitence and Unbelief
635.
Psalms 78:34-39.
The Extent of God’s Mercy
636.
Psalms 80:17-19.
The Efficacy of Prayer
637.
Psalms 81:10.
Prayer Effectual to any Extent
638.
Psalms 81:11-12.
God giving up obstinate Transgressors
639.
Psalms 84:1-4.
Divine Ordinances lovely
640.
Psalms 84:10.
God’s Ordinances precious
641.
Psalms 84:11.
Promises to the Upright
642.
Psalms 85:8.
Attention to God’s Word encouraged
643.
Psalms 85:9-10.
The Perfections of God reconciled in Christ Jesus
644.
Psalms 86:1-5.
A praying Spirit exemplified
645.
Psalms 86:11.
How to walk with God
646.
Psalms 87:3.
The Glory of Zion
647.
Psalms 88:14-16.
Distress of Soul considered
648.
Psalms 89:15-16.
The Blessings of God’s People
649.
Psalms 89:19.
The Sufficiency of Christ to save
650.
Psalms 89:28-35.
God’s covenant Engagements with Christ and us
651.
Psalms 90:11-12.
God’s Anger a Reason for turning to him
652.
Psalms 90:14.
Satisfaction in God alone
653.
Psalms 90:17.
The Beauty of Jehovah imparted to his People
654.
Psalms 91:1-4.
The Blessedness of God’s People
655.
Psalms 91:9-10.
The Security of those who dwell in God
656.
Psalms 91:14-16.
The Character and Privilege of the Gospel
657.
Psalms 92:4-5.
God admired in his Works
658.
Psalms 92:12-15.
The Believer’s Security
659.
Psalms 94:19.
Comfort in God
660.
Psalms 95:6-11.
Devotion to God recommended and enforced
661.
Psalms 96:1-3.
The Duty of making Christ known to the Heathen
662.
Psalms 96:9.
Worship in the Beauty of Holiness
663.
Psalms 97:2.
God’s Ways dark but just
664.
Psalms 97:11.
The Blessedness of the Righteous
665.
Psalms 98:1-9.
Christ’s Advent a Ground of Joy
666.
Psalms 100:1-5.
Gentiles called to glorify God
667.
Psalms 101:1.
Mercy and Judgment Grounds of Praise
668.
Psalms 101:2.
A wise Deportment delineated
669.
Psalms 101:3.
Integrity
670.
Psalms 102:13-15.
The Restoration of the Jews
671.
Psalms 102:25-28.
The Eternity and Immutability of Christ
672.
Psalms 103:1-5.
Duty of praising God for his Mercies
673.
Psalms 103:8-13.
The Goodness of God
674.
Psalms 103:15-18.
Perpetuity of God’s Mercy
675.
Psalms 104:33-34.
The Duty of praising God
676.
Psalms 106:4-5.
The Christian’s Desire
677.
Psalms 106:10-12.
The Effects which national Mercies should produce on us
678.
Psalms 106:21-23.
The Evil and Danger of Ingratitude
679.
Psalms 106:30.
The Zeal of Phinehas commended
680.
Psalms 106:48.
Praise to God for his Mercies
681.
Psalms 107:1-3.
Praise to God for Redemption
682.
Psalms 107:8-9.
The Duty and Grounds of Praise
683.
Psalms 107:43.
God’s Love seen in all his Dispensations
684.
Psalms 110:1-7.
The Person and Offices of Christ
685.
Psalms 111:2.
The great Work of Redemption
686.
Psalms 111:10.
The Fear of the Lord
687.
Psalms 113:5-8.
Greatness and Condescension of God
688.
Psalms 115:9-13.
Trust in God recommended
689.
Psalms 116:1-7.
Thanksgiving for Deliverance
690.
Psalms 116:8-9.
Grateful Recollections
691.
Psalms 116:12-14.
How to requite the Lord for his Mercies
692.
Psalms 116:15.
The Death of Saints precious
693.
117.
The Gentiles called to praise God
694.
Psalms 118:27-28.
The Exaltation of Christ a Ground of Confidence
695.
Psalms 119:4-6.
Practical Religion enforced
696.
Psalms 119:9.
God’s Word the Means of Sanctification
697.
Psalms 119:18.
How to attain Divine Knowledge
698.
Psalms 119:20.
David’s Desire after God’s Word
699.
Psalms 119:30-32.
Christian Experience
700.
Psalms 119:34.
Wisdom of true Piety
701.
Psalms 119:37.
The Vanities of this World an Obstacle to spiritual Progress
702.
Psalms 119:45.
True Liberty
703.
Psalms 119:51-52.
Comfort under Persecution
704.
Psalms 119:59-60.
Serious and speedy Conversion to God recommended
705.
Psalms 119:68.
The Goodness of God
706.
Psalms 119:71.
The Benefit of Affliction
707.
Psalms 119:76.
The Loving-kindness of God
708.
Psalms 119:97-100.
David’s Boasting explained and vindicated
709.
Psalms 119:128.
The true Test of Religion in the Soul
710.
Psalms 119:132-133.
The Christian’s chief Desires
711.
Psalms 119:136.
Reasons for weeping over Sinners
712.
Psalms 119:145-148.
David’s Desire to serve God
713.
Psalms 119:165.
Blessedness of those who love God’s Law
714.
Psalms 121:1-8.
Security of those who trust in God
715.
Psalms 124:1-8.
Thanksgiving for great Deliverance
716.
Psalms 124:1-8.
God to be acknowledged in our Mercies
717.
Psalms 125:1-2.
Trust in the Lord
718.
Psalms 125:4-5.
The Upright and Apostates contrasted
719.
Psalms 126:1-4.
Deliverance from spiritual Bondage acknowledged
720.
Psalms 126:5.
Sowing in Tears
721.
Psalms 126:5-6.
The Spiritual Harvest
722.
Psalms 130:1-4.
God’s Mercy an Encouragement to Prayer
723.
Psalms 130:5-6.
Waiting upon God
724.
Psalms 130:7-8.
The Duty of hoping in God
725.
Psalms 131:2.
Weanedness from the World
726.
Psalms 132:13-16.
Zion a Type of the Church
727.
Psalms 133:1-3.
The Benefit of Christian Unity
728.
Psalms 136:26.
A Call to adore God for his Mercy
729.
Psalms 138:2.
God’s Word magnified
730.
Psalms 138:3.
Answers to Prayers
731.
Psalms 138:4-5.
The Gospel a Source of Happiness
732.
Psalms 138:6.
God’s Views of the Lowly and of the Proud
733.
Psalms 138:8.
God’s Care of his People
734.
Omnipresence and Omniscience of God
735.
Psalms 139:17-18.
A Christian’s Delight in God
736.
Psalms 139:23-24.
The Difficulty of knowing our own State
737.
Psalms 142:7.
Liberty desired
738.
Psalms 143:2.
A strict Award of Justice deprecated
739.
Psalms 143:7-10.
God a Refuge to the Distressed
740.
Psalms 144:15.
The Blessedness of the Righteous
741.
Psalms 145:1-2.
Praise to God for his Goodness and his Mercy
742.
Psalms 145:8-9.
The Goodness of God to Man
743.
Psalms 145:18-19.
God’s Readiness to answer Prayer
744.
Psalms 146:5.
The Blessedness of trusting in God
745.
Psalms 146:7-8.
The Extent of Christ’s Compassion
746.
Psalms 147:5-7.
The Power and Wisdom of God
747.
Psalms 147:11.
God’s Regard for the least of his Saints
748.
Psalms 147:12-14.
Temporal Mercies a Ground of Praise
749.
Psalms 148:14.
God’s People near unto him
750.
Psalms 149:2.
Joy in Christ
751.
Psalms 149:4-6.
Duty of praising God for his Goodness
752.
Psalms 150:6.
The Duty of praising God
