Praise ye the Lord, or, "Hallelujah, praise Jehovah," the singer
celebrating God's gracious dealings with His people, of which he gives
a summary statement. I WILL PRAISE THE LORD WITH MY WHOLE HEART, IN
THE ASSEMBLY OF THE UPRIGHT, that is, in the intimate circle of
believers, who form a company of... [ Continue Reading ]
A PSALM OF PRAISE TO JEHOVAH.... [ Continue Reading ]
The works of the Lord, both of His providence and of His grace, ARE
GREAT, SOUGHT OUT OF ALL THEM THAT HAVE PLEASURE THEREIN, that is,
carefully studied by all who desire to understand them more perfectly.... [ Continue Reading ]
His work is honorable and glorious, literally, "honor and majesty," to
emphasize the fact that His entire essence finds expression in them;
AND HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS, especially as shown in the great work of
redemption, ENDURETH FOREVER.... [ Continue Reading ]
He hath made His wonderful works to be remembered, literally, "A
remembrance He hath made to His miracles," setting them before men
never to be forgotten; THE LORD IS GRACIOUS AND FULL OF COMPASSION,
His wonders showing in His goodness, love, and mercy.... [ Continue Reading ]
He hath given meat unto them that fear Him, supplying them richly with
food; HE WILL EVER BE MINDFUL OF HIS COVENANT, the covenant between
Israel and Jehovah being typical of that made with all believers in
the Word of Grace.... [ Continue Reading ]
He hath showed His people, the children of Israel, THE POWER OF HIS
WORKS, His almighty power being manifested in the manner in which He
led and guided them, THAT HE MAY GIVE THEM THE HERITAGE OF THE
HEATHEN, as He did at the conquest of Canaan.... [ Continue Reading ]
The works of His hands, by which He manifests Himself to His people,
ARE VERITY AND JUDGMENT, truth and justice designating both their
source and the manner in which they are performed before men; ALL HIS
COMMANDMENTS ARE SURE, whatever He ordains is trustworthy, dependable,
as being intended for th... [ Continue Reading ]
They stand fast forever and ever, established by His eternal decree,
AND ARE DONE IN TRUTH AND UPRIGHTNESS, without hypocrisy, with only
the highest good of His people in mind.... [ Continue Reading ]
He sent redemption unto His people, the deliverance from the bondage
of Egypt being typical of the great spiritual redemption which was
gained by Christ for all men; HE HATH COMMANDED HIS COVENANT FOREVER,
giving the assurance that the covenant of His mercy should never fail.
HOLY AND REVEREND IS HI... [ Continue Reading ]
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, the highest and best
wisdom, for this world and for the world to come, flowing out of the
reverence of God which is grounded in faith; A GOOD UNDERSTANDING, a
proper appreciation and recognition of the values in life, HAVE ALL
THEY THAT DO HIS COMMAND... [ Continue Reading ]