The psalm began with hymning the enduring loving-kindness of Jehovah. It ends with a call to all who would be wise to give heed to the various dealings of God, as exemplified in the specimens chosen in it, that they may comprehend how in all these one purpose rules, and all are examples of the manifold loving-kindnesses of Jehovah. This closing note is an echo of the last words of Hosea's prophecy. It is the broad truth which all thoughtful observance of Providence brings home to a man, notwithstanding many mysteries and apparent contradictions. "All things work together for good to them that love God"; and the more they love Him, the more clearly will they see, and the more happily will they feel, that so it is. How can a man contemplate the painful riddle of the world, and keep his sanity, without that faith? He who has it for his faith will have it for his experience. PSALM CVIII. 1 Steadfast is my heart, O God, I will sing and harp, yea, my glory [shall sing]. 2 Awake, harp and lute, I will wake the dawn. 3 I will give Thee thanks among the peoples, Jehovah, And I will harp to Thee among the nations. 4 For great above the heavens is Thy loving-kindness, And to the clouds Thy troth. 5 Exalt Thyself above the heavens, O God, And above all the earth Thy glory. 6 That Thy beloved ones may be delivered, Save with Thy right hand and answer me. 7 God has spoken in His holiness, I will divide Shechem and measure out the valley of Succoth. 8 Mine is Gilead, mine Manasseh, And Ephraim is the strength of my head, Judah my baton of command. 9 Moab is my wash-basin, Upon Edom will I throw my shoe, Over Philistia will I shout aloud. 10 Who will bring me into the fortified city? Who has guided me into Edom? 11 Hast not Thou, O God, cast us off, And goest not out, O God, with our hosts? 12 Give us help from trouble, For vain is help of man. 13 In God we shall do prowess, And He, He will tread down our oppressors.