Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 119:48

Religion engaged the whole manhood of David: hands, heart, head.

1. The uplifted hands.

(a) Taking an oath of allegiance to God's word.

Genesis 14:22 Ezekiel 20:28. To receive its doctrines, obey its precepts, regard its warnings, uphold its honour.

(b) Imploring a blessing upon God's word. Genesis 48:14;

Leviticus 9:22 Luke 24:50. That its light might spread: "Fly abroad, thou mighty gospel; "that its influence may become universal.

2. The loyal heart.

(a) This accounts for uplifted hands. He had loved the word himself. Religion is inward first, then outward. We must love it before we are anxious to spread it.

(b) But what accounts for the loyal heart? The word had brought him salvation, yielded him sustenance, afforded him guidance. We love the world for its joyous effects upon ourselves.

3. The studious mind.

(a) Devout meditation the best employment.

(b) The Word of God affords a grand field for it.

(c) To meditate in it learn to love it: "have loved, ""will meditate." H.W.