David here tells us what he said when he stretched forth his hands unto God; he begins not only as one in earnest, but as one in haste: “ Hear me speedily , and defer no longer, for my spirit faileth . I am just ready to faint; reach the cordial—quickly, quickly, or I am gone.” It was not a haste of unbelief, but of vehement desire and holy love. Make haste, O God! to help me . Three things David ...