The Ivory Palaces

This sermon explores Psalm 45 as a 'Song of Loves' that reveals the Father's commendation of the Son, highlighting Christ's kingship and the grace He extends to His church. The central focus is on verse 8, where Christ's garments are described as smelling of myrrh, aloes, and cassia, symbolizing the pervasive influence of His love and the salvation He has wrought. The preacher connects this imagery to the Scottish Reformation, identifying the prisons and places of suffering endured by the Covenanters as 'ivory palaces' where Christ found joy in the faithfulness of His people. The message emphasizes that true worship involves singing the inspired Psalms, which dwell richly in the believer, rather than relying on uninspired human compositions. Ultimately, the sermon calls for a deep appreciation of Christ's royal prerogatives and the spiritual fellowship that sustains believers in times of persecution.