Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 107:17

, etc. A Rescue from Death, with a Return of Praise. —R. Sibbes' Works, Vol. 51; Nichol's edition.

Verses 17-21.

1. The distress of the sick.

2. Their cure by the Great Physician.

3. Their grateful behaviour to him. —W. Romaine.

Verses 17-22. A Visit to Christ's Hospital.

1. The names and characters of the patients —"fools"; all sinners are fools.

2. The cause of their pains and afflictions —"because of their transgressions", etc.

3. The progress of the disease —"their soul abhorreth all manner of meat"; and, "they draw near onto the gates of death."

4. The interposition of the physician —"then they cry", etc.,

Verses 19-20.

(a) Note, when the physician comes in —when "they cry," etc.

(b) The kind of prayer —a cry.

(c) What the physician did —"saved," "healed," "delivered."

(d) How this was effected —"He sent his word," etc.

5. The consequent conduct of those who were healed; they praised God for his goodness. They added sacrifice to this praise, Ps 107:22. In addition to sacrifice the healed ones began to offer songs —"sacrifice of thanksgiving." They added a declaration of joy —"Let them declare his works with rejoicing."