Introduction
A Song of degrees of David.
The elevated church tone, evangelical spirit, and exquisite tenderness of this psalm lead us, not to seek a great political occasion of its origin, such as the unity of all the tribes under David after the death of Ishbosheth, but rather one more spiritual and devotional, such as the gathering of all the tribes at their annual feasts. It comes in naturally alter the worship on Mount Zion had been established, when the nation represented itself yearly at Jerusalem, in the compact unity of faith and fellowship. The title ascribes it to David, and its spirit and style coincide. It is the sweet outflowing of the parental heart of the king as he beholds the now united nation worshipping after the forms of Moses. But its spirit and application are not limited to any occasion. It belongs to the universal Church, and is her rallying cry of unity and brotherly love in all ages, answering to the New Testament of John 10:16; John 17:20-21
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