Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 97:1

The sovereignty of God a theme for joy in many respects and to many persons, especially when exhibited in a reign of grace.

Verses 3-6. The accompaniments of Christ's gospel advent.

1. The fire of his Spirit.

2. The light of the word.

3. The commotion in the world.

4. The removal of obstacles.

5. The display of the divine glory.

Verses 4-5.

1. The terrors which accompanied the giving of the law: "his lightnings", etc.

2. The reasons for those terrors. (a) To show the guilt of man. (b) His inability to keep the law. (c) To show his need of a law fulfiller on his behalf. —G.R.

Verses 4-6. A description of the giving of the law.

1. The lawgiver's heralds, or, conviction, Ps 97:4.

2. The effect of his presence, or, contrition, Ps 97:5.

3. The proclamation of the law, or, instruction (as by a voice from heaven, Ps 97:6).

4. The effect of the lawgiving, or, divine manifestation (Ps 97:6, latter clause). —C.D.