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09 Psalm 119 sermon John L Mackay "My soul clings to the dust; give me life according to your word!"

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Donald MacLeod


Duration

32.43


Uploaded to YouTube

17 June 2023

Added to Database

14 November 2025


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There appears to be only only recording of the 1995-1996 series of lectures.
The speaker, John L. Mackay, spoke on the Wisdom Literature.
In that lecture Psalm 119 was mentioned as fitting the pattern for Wisdom Literature.
Many of the themes of the lecture are illustrated in this sermon on the 4th section of Psalm 119.
There is an audio version of this section of the psalm here:
https://youtu.be/9_3TRImsSkE

The Sing Psalms version of the psalm reads as follows:

PSALM 119 (4) L.M.

25 My soul is laid low in the dust;
Give life according to your word.
26 I showed my ways, you answered me;
Teach me your just decrees, O LORD.

27 Instruct me in your precepts’ way;
I’ll think upon your works at length.
28 My soul with sorrow is worn out;
According to your word give strength.

29 Be gracious to me through your law;
From lying ways keep me apart.
30 I chose to take the way of truth;
I keep your laws with all my heart.

31 I cling to your decrees, O LORD;
Do not let shame take hold of me.
32 I run the way of your commands
Because my heart you have set free.