Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 119:81

My soul fainteth, etc. Men faint for health, provision, rest, promotion, success, and in some instances for salvation. David fainted.

1. For his own salvation.

(a) From guilt: "Deliver me from all my transgressions; " "from blood guiltiness."

(b) From defilement: "Create in me a clean heart." "Wash me."

(c) From formality: "Let the words of my mouth, "etc.

(d) From darkness: "Why hidest thou thyself?" "Lift up, " etc. "Say unto my soul, "etc.

5. From unhappiness: "Out of the depths, " etc.

2. For the salvation of others.

(a) He talked about it: "Time for thee to work, Lord."

(b) He prayed for it: "Oh that the salvation, "etc. "Let thy work, "etc. "God be merciful unto us:" "Save now, I beseech thee."

(c) He laboured for it: "I will make mention of thy righteousness:" "I will teach transgressors thy ways." W.J.