Psalms 145:3-7

I do not think it necessary to enlarge upon the several perfections of Jehovah, which the prophet celebrates through this Psalm; for in this case I should amplify the subject to an extent very great indeed. And moreover the hymn itself so beautifully and plainly sets forth these perfections of our God, that I cannot but conclude the Holy Ghost intimates, from the manner and method in which they are spoken of, as if his gracious intention were, while the people are reading or singing them, to draw nigh with his sweet teachings, to make them life and spirit to the heart. Great God! cause both the Reader and the Writer to look up to thee for this mercy, and humbly to wait thy blessing upon It! I only detain the Reader to observe the different effects which the contemplation of these perfections of Jehovah are said to induce: If it be Jesus who is the speaker by the spirit of prophecy, he saith, that while one generation to another shall praise Jehovah's works, I will speak of thy glorious honour. And then it is added, Men shall speak also. A sweet thought ariseth out of this distinction: if Jesus, as the great head of his church, makes known to his people his Father's love, and mercy, and goodness; they shall then take up the wondrous theme, and from generation to generation proclaim it to their children. Even so, Lord, I would say, do thou bless thy church with thy divine teaching.