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Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

The composition of this psalm is such as denotes the penman's affections to have been very warm and lively, by which spirit of devotion he was elevated to receive the spirit of prophecy concerning the enlargement of God's kingdom. I. He begins with a prayer for the welfare and prosperity of the church then in being, in the happiness of which he should share, and think himself happy, Ps. 67:1. Our Saviour, in teaching us to say, Our Father, has intimated that we ought to pray with and for... read more

John Gill

John Gills Exposition of the Bible Commentary - Psalms 67:2

That thy way may be known upon earth ,.... God's way and method of grace, in the salvation of sinners; the contrivance of it in Christ, the impetration of it by him, and the application of it by his Spirit; and the way of sinners to him through Christ, the way, the truth, and the life, the new and living way to the Father; and the way of life and salvation, which is grace, and by Christ alone; and the Gospel which points out this way, and is itself called the way of God, Acts 18:25 ;... read more

Adam Clarke

Adam Clarke's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:2

That thy way may be known - That thy will, thy gracious designs towards the children of men, thy way of reconciling them to thyself, of justifying the ungodly, and sanctifying the unholy, may be known to all the nations upon the earth! God's way is God's religion; what he walks in before men; and in which men must walk before him. A man's religion is his way of worshipping God, and going to heaven. The whole Gospel is called this way, Acts 19:9 . Thy saving health - ישועתך ... read more

John Calvin

John Calvin's Commentary on the Bible - Psalms 67:2

Verse 2 2That they may know thy way upon the earth. Here we have a clear prophecy of that extension of the grace of God by which the Gentiles were united into one body with the posterity of Abraham. The Psalmist prays for some conspicuous proof of favor to be shown his chosen people, which might attract the Gentiles to seek participation in the same blessed hope. (4) By the way of God is meant his covenant, which is the source or spring of salvation, and by which he discovered himself in the... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-2

God be merciful, etc. No wonder this beautiful little psalm has been enshrined so prominently in the worship of the Christian Church. Its most remarkable character is its world wide breadth of sympathy, hope, and prayer. It is like a beam from the unrisen sun of Christianity. The more one studies the intense narrow national sentiment of the Jews, the more plain is it that strains like these could be inspired only by the Spirit of God. The psalm is Hebrew of the Hebrews—sung probably for... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

This is a song of salvation. It teaches that— I. SALVATION IS FROM GOD . Hence God's mercy is specially invoked. It is as God causes his face to shine upon us in Christ Jesus ( 2 Corinthians 4:6 ) that his "way" is made known, and his "salvation" enjoyed ( Psalms 67:1 , Psalms 67:2 ). II. SALVATION IS THE HIGHEST BLESSING FOR MAN . When the high priest blessed the people, he spoke for God ( Numbers 6:22-27 ). Salvation is "saving health." Man is... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:1-7

A missionary psalm. The psalmist prays "that the favour of God towards the chosen people may become visible, in order that, by its splendour, it may lead the heathen to the hope of sharing in it." The salvation of the heathen is here felt to depend upon the following conditions:— I. THE SALVATION OF THOSE WHO CLAIM TO BE HIS CHURCH . ( Psalms 67:1 , Psalms 67:2 .) If it is God's "way" to save any, he must be able and willing to save all. And if his face... read more

Spence, H. D. M., etc.

The Pulpit Commentary - Psalms 67:2

That thy way may he known upon earth, thy saving health among all nations. God is besought to bless his people Israel ( Psalms 67:1 ), in order that so his "way" may become known to all the earth, his "saving health," or his "salvation," to all (heathen) nations. The idea is not raised of any compulsory empire, but of one which will gradually extend itself, by winning the heathen over to it through the sight of Israel's blessedness (comp. Isaiah 49:18-23 ; Isaiah 60:3 , Isaiah 60:4 ... read more

Albert Barnes

Albert Barnes' Notes on the Whole Bible - Psalms 67:2

That thy way may be known upon earth - The law of God; the principles and methods of the divine administration; the way in which God rules mankind and in which he bestows his blessings on people. The prayer is, that all the earth might be made acquainted with the methods in which God deals with his people, or confers favors on people. The happiness of man depends on a knowledge of the principles on which God bestows his favors; for all people are, in all things, dependent on him. The success of... read more

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