Psalm 41— This psalm is David’s pray for mercy when he was
seriously ill. His enemies greet the prospect of his death with malicious glee.
Even his once close friends betray his friendship see verse 9. Psalm 41
concludes a collection of four psalms connected by common themes, and also form
the conclusion to the first section of the book of Psalms. (Psalms 1- 41) In
its structure, the psalm is very symmetrical, composed of four stanzas of three
verses each. The first and fourth stanzas frame the prayer with a note of
confidence; stanzas two and three elaborate the prayer. Verse 13 is a doxology
that closes Book I.
Psalm 41 –
Prayer for Help in Sickness and Against Whispering Traitors
The title of
this psalm is To the Chief Musician. A
Psalm of David. Alexander Maclaren well described it: “The central mass of this psalm describes the singer as suffering from
two evils: sickness and treacherous friends.” [2]
Collect for
Psalm 41: Lord Jesus, healer of soul and body, you said, “Blessed are the
merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.” Teach us to come to the aid of the
needy in a spirit of love, as we have been received and strengthened by you and
to you be the glory and praise now and forever. Amen [3]
Collect for
Tuesday of the Week of Pentecost 5: Keep, O Lord, your household the Church in
your steadfast faith and love, that through your grace we may proclaim your
truth with boldness and minister your justice with compassion; for the sake of
our Savior Jesus Christ, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one
God, now and forever. Amen [4] -05 July, 2022
[1] The Good Samaritan copyright © Ed Riojas, Higher Things
[3] Collect for Psalm 41, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. II © 1995 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
[4] ibid
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