John Trapp on Psalms 69:31

Verſ. 31. This alſo ſhall pleaſe the Lord better, &c.] True thankfulneſs is epimum & optimum ſacrificium thoſe calves of our lips. Hoſ. 14.3 Heb. 12.1[illegible: 1 letter]. Theſe Calves or Bullocks (as in the Text) muſt 1 Have burnt and hoofts, bee young and tender, the very beſt of the beſt. 2 They muſt bee ſlain; our thanks muſt proceed from a mortified minde. 3 They muſt be sacrifiſed; where is required, 1 An Altar, our praiſes muſt be tendred in the mediation of Chriſt. 2. Fire, our hearts muſt be enflamed with zeal and ardency. 3 Our hands muſt be laid on the head of the Bullock; That is, we muſt in all humility confeſs our unworthineſs, &c. This will ſurely pleaſe the Lord better than an Oxe, or Bullock that hath [illegible: 1 letter]erns and h[illegible: 2 letters]of[illegible: 1 letter].