(A song of ascents. Of David.)

Gracious the sight, and full of comfort, when brethren dwell united.

Gracious as balm poured on the head till it flows down on to the beard; balm that flowed down Aaron’s beard, and reached the very skirts of his robe.

It is as if dew like the dews of Hermon were falling on this hill of Sion;✻ here, where the Lord grants benediction and life everlastingly.