This
psalm is one of a group of fifteen which are called the ‘Songs of degrees’. The
19th Century preacher Mr. Spurgeon said that they could also be
called ‘The Songs of the Goings Up’ as it is certain that they were sung by Jewish
pilgrims as they made their journey up to the temple. In these fifteen psalms selected
truths are highlighted. This highlights the issues that God thought were
important for his people to attend to if they were to know his presence and his
blessing on their arrival.
