Sermons & Devotionals by Henry Law
Henry Law
Psalm 122
The beauty and the glory of the Church of Christ are here typically represented. Let prayer be fervent for the Church. 1-2. "I was glad when they said unto me, Let us go into the house of the Lord. Our feet shall stand within your gates, O Jerusalem!" Joy gladdened the Israelite's heart when invited... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 123
Contempt and derision should quicken our flight to the mercy-seat. 1. "Unto You lift I up my eyes, O You who dwell in the heavens." The Psalmist holds in his hand a cup overflowing with bitter waters of distress. But he knows from whom relief can be obtained. He looks away—He looks aloft—He looks on... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 124
All deliverance is freely given by the hand of God. To Him let grateful blessings ever be ascribed. 1-5. "If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, now may Israel say; If it had not been the Lord who was on our side, when men rose up against us; then they would have swallowed us up quick, whe... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 125
This ode sings a blessed description of God's children. Earnest prayer is the fitting conclusion. 1. "Those who trust in the Lord shall be as Mount Zion, which cannot be removed, but abides forever." It is the blessing of blessings to put all trust in God. Those who thus cling to Him shall never be ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 126
Restoration from captivity is the Lord's gracious work. In due time the sorrow of the righteous shall be swallowed up in joy. 1. "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like those who dream." When the days of Babylonish bondage were fully run, what transports of joy thrilled throu... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 127
Safety and success can only come from God. Pious families are multiplied by His blessing. 1. "Except the Lord build the house, they labor in vain who build it; except the Lord keep the city, the watchman wakes but in vain." It is a blessed lesson in the Spirit's school that God's all-ordering hand a... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 128
Manifold blessings belong to those who fear the Lord. May we gaze on the display until it is our own realized enjoyment! 1. "Blessed is everyone who fears the Lord; who walks in His ways." The fear of the Lord is an inestimable gift. Let it be sought with our whole hearts. Let it be diligently nurtu... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 129
Incessant were the troubles of Israel. But they destroyed them not. A prophetic voice here sounds, foretelling evil's final woe. 1-2. "Many time they have afflicted me from my youth, may Israel now say; Many times they have afflicted me from my youth; yet they have not prevailed against me." The bur... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 13
The soul long troubled here at last finds peace. Lord, may our faith never fall! Joy is at hand. 1, 2. "How long will You forget me, O Lord? forever? how long will You hide Your face from me? How long shall I take counsel in my soul, having sorrow in my heart daily? how long shall my enemy be exalte... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 130
The essence of the Gospel pervades this hymn. Sin is seen in its odious character. Its due penalties are acknowledged. But forgiveness is proclaimed as leading to reverential sense of God's holiness. The soul waits for the Lord, who is rich in mercy and redeeming love, and ready to blot out every in... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 131
The Psalmist avows his deep humility. Exhortation to hope in God is added. 1-2. "Lord, my heart is not haughty, nor my eyes lofty; neither do I exercise myself in great matters, or in things too high for me. Surely I have behaved and quieted myself, as a child that is weaned of his mother; my soul i... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 132
The Ark foreshadowed the Church. As such it was the object of pious care. This ode proceeds to enumerate God's promises. 1. "Lord, remember David, and all his afflictions." It is a gracious privilege to be permitted to be God's remembrancers. Faith is encouraged to remind Him of His covenant and of ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 133
The blessings of peace and concord are commended. May they be sought and enjoyed by us! 1-3. "Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity! It is like the precious ointment upon the head, that ran down upon the beard, even Aaron's beard; that went down to the skirt... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 134
The ministers of the sanctuary are exhorted to bless the Lord. In response blessings are invoked on the speaker. 1-2. "Behold, bless the Lord, all you servants of the Lord, which by night stand in the house of the Lord. Lift up your hands in the sanctuary, and bless the Lord." Public worship is a pe... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 135
Exhortations to praise the Lord are reiterated. Motives to this exercise are boundless, and are piously set forth. 1-3. "Praise the Lord. Praise the name of the Lord; praise Him, O you servants of the Lord, you who stand in the house of the Lord, in the courts of the house of our God, praise the Lor... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 136
The mercy of the Lord is largely illustrated, and due praises are invoked. 1-3. "O give thanks to the Lord; for He is good; for His mercy endures forever. O give thanks to the God of gods; for His mercy endures forever. O give thanks to the Lord of Lords, for His mercy endures forever." In every nam... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 137
A plaintive ode bewails the misery of the captive Jews. Their devotion to their country is avowed. Woe on their enemies is called down in language of prediction. 1. "By the rivers of Babylon, there we sat down; yes, we wept, when we remembered Zion." A pensive group is pictured. We see the mourning ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 138
Praise is vowed to the Lord. This debt should be devoutly paid. The Lord is worthy to be trusted. 1-2. "I will praise You with my whole heart; before the gods will I sing praise to You. I will worship toward Your holy temple, and praise Your name for Your lovingkindness, and for Your truth; for You ... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 139
All things are naked and open to the omniscience of God. His presence is all-pervading. Suitable prayer concludes the hymn. 1-5. "O Lord, You have searched me, and known me. You know my down-sitting and my uprising; You understand my thought afar of. You compass my path, and my lying down, and are a... Read More
Henry Law
Psalm 14
Inhabitants of the world are represented as lying in wickedness. But the year of the redeemed is foreshadowed. May we tremble at this sight of sin, and rejoice in the prospect of deliverance! 1. "The fool has said in his heart, There is no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, ther... Read More
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Henry Law (1797 - 1884)
Was a prominent figure in the evangelical party of the Church of England in the early nineteenth century. A prolific practical teacher of the Scripture, he who wrote The Gospel in the Pentateuch, commentaries on the Psalms and many other excellent works. One piece is a collection of family prayers to be used morning and evening, each day of the week in family worship. Over the next few weeks, I plan to share with you those prayers for your personal and family use-my own prayer is that they will be a help and an encouragement to you in your own walk with our Lord.Here is a quote from Law's work on Genesis: "For three days Abraham journeyed towards the appointed mount. This was large opportunity for unbelief to whisper many a dissuading thought. This was long time for the father’s heart to ache. He looks on his child, and there is agony. He looks up to his God, and the agony melts into the calmness of unruffled peace. He turns to his child, and his foot would sincerely falter. He turns to his God, and the step is firm in resolute resolve.. Behold God’s wondrous way. His word is honored. Faith triumphs, and is honored too. It is tried, and by the trial is confirmed and expanded. The patriarch now begins a new life of heavenly joy. For the joy of Isaac born is nothing to the joy of Isaac restored. A giving God was love in the highest. A restoring God is love in higher heights."