The Hart and the Water-Brooks: a practical exposition of the forty-second…
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"The Hart and the Water-Brooks: a practical exposition of the forty-second Psalm" by Rev. John R. Macduff is a theological work written in the mid-19th century. This book offers an exposition of Psalm 42, where the author explores themes of spiritual longing, suffering, and divine hope. Through a detailed analysis, it sets to uncover the emotional and spiritual depths of the Psalm, illustrating the struggles between faith and despair faced by believers.
At the start of the work, the author provides a rich context for the Psalm, emphasizing the buried emotions of the Psalmist (traditionally believed to be David) during his exile. The opening illustrates David's yearning for God's presence, likened to a deer panting for water. This metaphor sets the stage for subsequent explorations of themes such as spiritual thirst, introspection during periods of despair, and the response of faith amidst life's trials. The text also discusses the significance of remembering past spiritual experiences and the comfort of God's loving-kindness, echoing the universal quest for divine connection in times of sorrow. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Macduff, John R. (John Ross), 1818-1895 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Hart and the Water-Brooks: a practical exposition of the forty-second Psalm. |
| Alternate Title | The Hart and the Water-Brooks: a practical exposition of the 42nd Psalm |
| Credits |
Produced by Heiko Evermann, Julia Neufeld and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BS: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: The Bible, Old and New Testament |
| Subject | Bible. Psalms, XLII -- Commentaries |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 42360 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-42360-9 |
| Release Date | Mar 18, 2013 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 490 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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