This psalm has something of David in it, but much more of Christ. It begins with such expressions of devotion as may be applied to Christ; but concludes with such confidence of a resurrection (and so timely a one as to prevent corruption) as must be applied to Christ, to him only, and cannot be…

Believing Confidence; Consecration to God. Michtam of David. 1 Preserve me, O God: for in thee do I put my trust. 2 O my soul, thou hast said unto the Lord, Thou art my Lord: my goodness extendeth not to thee; 3 But to the saints that are in the earth, and to the excellent, in whom is all my…

All these verses are quoted by St. Peter in his first sermon, after the pouring out of the Spirit on the day of pentecost ; and he tells us expressly that David in them speaks concerning Christ and particularly of his resurrection.