Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 87:4

(last clause).

1. Behold what the "man" was: a native of "Philistia", a heathen, and an enemy to God.

2. Behold what happened to him: he "was born there," i.e. new born in Zion.

3. Behold what he became —he became by his new birth a freeman and burgess of Zion, &c.

Verses 4-5.

1. What is not the most honourable birth place —not Rahab nor Egypt, nor Babylon, nor any earthly palace or kingdom.

2. What is? "Of Zion", &c.

(a) Because it is a nobler birth; a being born again of the Spirit of God.

(b) Because it is a nobler place; the residence of the Highest, and established for ever.

(c) Because it brings nobler rank and privileges. —G.R.

Verses 4-7.

1. Zion shall produce many good and great men.

2. Zion's interest shall be established by divine power.

3. Zion's sons shall be registered with honour.

4. Zion's songs shall be sung with joy and triumph. —Matthew Henry.

Verses 4-7.

1. The excellence of the church is here stated.

2. Her enlargement is here promised. —J. Scholefield, 1825.