Psalms 145 - Introduction

A.M. 2988. B.C. 1016.

“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 sometimes been succeeded by that of thanksgiving; and praise, at other times, hath terminated in prayer. But now, as if the days of mourning in Zion were ended, we hear no more of Messiah, as a man of sorrows; or of the church, as despised and afflicted, after the same example, in the world. Henceforth we seem not to be upon earth, but in heaven, mingling with celestial spirits around the throne, and singing the praises of our God and King.” This is an alphabetical Psalm; and therefore no great connection of one verse with another is to be expected in it. David praises God for his greatness, Psalms 145:1. For his goodness and everlasting kingdom, Psalms 145:8. For his providence, Psalms 145:14. For his mercy to his servants, Psalms 145:17.