Treasury of David - Psalms 38:1 - 38:1

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Treasury of David - Psalms 38:1 - 38:1


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1 O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath; neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.

“O Lord, rebuke me not in thy wrath.” Rebuked I must be, for I am an erring child and thou a careful Father, but throw not too much anger into the tones of thy voice; deal gently although I have sinned grievously. The anger of others I can bear, but not thine. As thy love is most sweet to my heart, so thy displeasure is most cutting to my conscience. “Neither chasten me in thy hot displeasure.” Chasten me if thou wilt, it is a Father's prerogative, and to endure it obediently is a child's duty; but, O turn not the rod into a sword, smite not so as to kill. True, my sins might well inflame thee, but let thy mercy and long-suffering quench the glowing coals of thy wrath. O let me not be treated as an enemy or dealt with as a rebel. Bring to remembrance thy covenant, thy fatherhood, and my feebleness, and spare thy servant.