This is also a Psalm of David, and the last of the series in this part
of the collection. It is entitled simply, “Of Praise,” or, in the
Hebrew, “Praise by David,” or “Praise of David;” that is, one
o...
This noble doxology worthily heads the series of Psalms of praise with
which the "Book of Praises" ends. "Thine is the kingdom, the power,
and the glory, for ever and ever," is the thought which it ex...
CXLV.
This alphabetical psalm recalls in many expressions and phrases the
thoughts and feelings of older songs. It has been identified with the
“New Song” promised in Psalms 144:9. Possibly some thoug...
INTRODUCTION TO PSALM 145
DAVID'S [PSALM] OF PRAISE. This psalm is rendered by Ainsworth "a hymn
of David"; and the whole book of Psalms is from hence called "the Book
of Hymns"; see Ephesians 5:19;...
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“Hitherto, in this divine book,” says Dr. Horne, “we have been
presented with checkered scenes of danger and deliverance, distress
and mercy. The voice of complaint hath somet...