The Language of a Dying Saint
Samuel Lavington. Psalm 31:5 Into your hand I commit my spirit: you have redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. I. WHAT IS IMPLIED IN HIS COMMITTING HIS SPIRIT TO GOD. 1. A deep conviction of the soul's immortality. 2. A preferable concern for his soul. 3. A firm persuasion that his spirit would be safe with God. The soul is as a precious jewel, hence a great trust. II. His ENCOURAGEMENT HEREIN. "Thou hast redeemed me," etc. For in this redemption the believer finds — 1. Love, wonderful, matchless, divine (1 John 4:10; 1 Peter 1:18). Hence he is greatly encouraged. 2. Property (Ezekiel 13:4; 1 Corinthians 6:19; Ezekiel 16:8; Isaiah 43:21). And then — 3. Power. God "is able to keep that," etc. 4. Faithfulness. III. IMPROVEMENT. 1. Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord. 2. Acquaint now thyself with God and be at peace. 3. Rejoice in the prospect of the glorious resurrection day. (Samuel Lavington.) Parallel Verses KJV: Into thine hand I commit my spirit: thou hast redeemed me, O LORD God of truth. WEB: Into your hand I commend my spirit. You redeem me, Yahweh, God of truth.