Ever in Thy Sight: 31 Devotions on the Psalms

by Abraham Kuyper, James a de Jong (Translation)

Experience the Psalms with Abraham Kuyper.

Well-known as a public figure and theologian, Abraham Kuyper was also, like David, a man after God's own heart. His profound thought was energized by a vibrant faith. It is fitting that the Psalms--the anatomy of the human soul--inspired abundant meditation for Kuyper as he endeavored to apply Christ's Lordship to all of life.

Translated and introduced by James De Jong, these thirty-one meditations on the Psalms reveal the devotion of a seasoned saint who remained faithful to his Lord.

Genres: Devotional, Theology

144 pages, Paperback

Published February 19, 2020

About the author

Abraham Kuyper was a Dutch politician, journalist, statesman and theologian. He founded the Anti-Revolutionary Party and was prime minister of the Netherlands between 1901 and 1905.

Reviews

[Samuel G. Parkison · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic little devotional. An immediately striking feature in this book is Kuyper’s liberal use of exclamation points. What is left is Kuyper’s moments of pious worship on paper. It’s also deeply encouraging to know that these reflections are coming from the life-long discipline of a public intellectual and heavy-weight scholar. And this, I think, is the (not so) secret ingredient of his faithfulness to the end (a feat we can no longer take for grant from Christian leaders): he was ever before the feet of Jesus, with palms up and out to receive provision for his spiritual poverty. Consistently kneeling to feed on God’s word made it possible for him to consistently stand firm in the faith without wobbling.

[Shawn · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best devotional I’ve read. In my top ten.

[The Bold Movement · Rating 5 out of 5]

Author(s): Abraham Kuyper
Translated By: James A. De Jong
Pages: 243
Publisher: Lexham Press
Publication Date: 2020
Price: $18.99

Are you looking for a new devotional book? If so, then look no further. This book is a must-read!

For the past month, my husband and I have used it in our family devotional time, but I would definitely recommend it for personal study as well. Kuyper does not water down messages found within the Scripture. The truths within this book were profound and applicable to my life. I grew in my walk from reading this book. I will warn you. Some of the devotions can be spiritually challenging. There were a couple that really did that to me, taking me deeper in my faith. It seemed like every time my husband or I would read that day’s devotion, I walked away with a deeper understanding and appreciation for the Psalms.

Each entry takes less than 10 minutes including Scripture passage and text to read through. The titles of each devotion are intriguing. The font used in this book is very easy to see and read. James DeJong’s expertise in the translation can be clearly seen. If you don’t have a Bible readily available, a nice feature of this book is that the psalm of the day is printed at the front of the devotion. The Psalms that Kuyper covers are in numerical order starting with 1 and ending with Psalm 138. The overall quality and readability of the book is good.

I enjoyed using this book for family devotions, but I would not recommend doing that if you have small children. Our daughter is an infant, so she is still too small to really participate. But for older children, married couples, or singles this is a great book. I would definitely recommend it.

Here’s a list of the devotion titles…

Definitely Blessed -(Psalm 1:1)
A God Who Shows His Wrath Every Day- (Psalm 7:11)
Eli, Eli, Lamma Sabachthani!- (Psalm 22:1)
A Worm and Not a Man- (Psalm 22:6)
I Am Poured Out like Water- (Psalm 22:14)
Those Who Cannot Keep Their Souls Alive- (Psalm 22:29)
I Shall Not Want- (Psalm 23: 1)
Be Lifted Up, You Everlasting Doors- (Psalm 24: 9-10)
The Sins of My Youth- (Psalm 25:7)
Who Is the Man Who Fears the Lord?- (Psalm 25:12)
Upright in Heart- (Psalm 32:11)
You Completely Transform His Illness - (Psalm 41:3)
You Set Me before Your Face Forever- (Psalm 41:12)
Renew a Steadfast Spirit in My Inmost Parts!- (Psalm 51:10)
Brokenhearted- (Psalm 51:17)
Like a Green Olive Tree in God’s House- (Psalm 52:8)
Like a Deaf Viper- (Psalm 58:4)
Important People Are a Lie!- (Psalm 62:9)
Even the Rebellious Live in Your Presence- (Psalm 68:18)
Disloyal to the Generations of Your Children- (Psalm 73:15)
So That Glory May Dwell in Our Land- (Psalm 85:9)
Unify My Heart- (Psalm 86:11-12)
Trouble and Sorrow- (Psalm 90:10)
Anointed with New Oil- (Psalm 92:10)
Light Is Sown for the Righteous- (Psalm 97:11)
The Heart Humbled by Hard Labor- (Psalm 107:12)
Like a Lost Sheep- (Psalm 119:176)
The Lord Is Your Keeper!- (Psalm 121:4-5)
Forgiveness and the Fear of the Lord- (Psalm 130:4)
Like a Weaned Child- (Psalm 131:2)
Do Not Neglect the Works of Your Hands- (Psalm 138:8)


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[Aaron · Rating 5 out of 5]

I have a soft spot for the Psalms. They were formative in my youth and continue to be a source of energizing vibrant faith. I am always seeking to hear what others have to say about them. In Ever In Thy Sight, Abraham Kuyper delivers 31 devotions on the Psalms.

About the Author

Abraham Kuyper (1837-1920) was a Prime Minister of the Netherlands and the founder of the Free University of Amsterdam. He is a famous Calvinist and Dutch theologian. I recently read and reviewed his excellent book On Education.

While this is a translated work, you still feel the impact of his words. He often writes in short, pithy sentences, and he is generous with his use of exclamations. And since he is studying the Psalms, I believe they are genuinely appropriate.

31 Psalms

In these 31 Psalms, Kuyper covers a wide range of human emotions. He actually focuses on a single verse, sometimes two, to teach us God’s truth. He speaks on being blessed, God’s wrath, being brokenhearted, and the glory of God.

At the time I am reading and writing this review, it is the Easter season. Kuyper does an amazing job of helping us understand the messianic undertones in the passages, but he does not overstate them. He reminds us that they are sometimes subtle, yet still perfect prophecies.

An Abundant Life

The book is beautifully designed with the quality I have come to expect from Lexham Press. Green leaves on the cover surround the golden yellow title, and it is the perfect representation of the truths in this book. With Christ our King at the center of our life, we can live life abundantly, and thrive in his presence.

I received a free copy of Ever In Thy Sight but was not required to write a positive review.

[Simon Field · Rating 5 out of 5]

First time reading Kuyper. He's brilliant- lots of spiritual insight and an engaging writing style.

[Samuel Kassing · Rating 4 out of 5]

A first hand look into the piety of Kuyper. A number of these devotions I found deeply moving.

[Chris · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent devotion on some of the psalms