_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ This is likewise a Psalm of praise, in which the author calls upon men to magnify the Lord in every thing, in or by which he hath chosen to manifest his glory, Psalms 150:1; Psalms 150:2; and upon every kind of instrument, Psalms 150:3. He concludes the book by calling upon... [ Continue Reading ]
_Praise God in his sanctuary_ In his temple, where this work was to be performed constantly and solemnly. Let his priests and people that attend there, attend him with their praises. Where should he be praised, if not where he in a special manner both manifests his glory and communicates his grace?... [ Continue Reading ]
_Praise him for his mighty acts_ Hebrew, בגבורתיו, _for his mightinesses;_ for all the instances of his might shown in the dispensations of his providence and grace; the power he hath exerted in creating, upholding, and governing the world, and in redeeming and saving the human race. _Praise him acc... [ Continue Reading ]
_Praise him with the sound of the trumpet_, &c. “It is impossible for us to distinguish,” says Dr. Horne, “and describe the several sorts of musical instruments here mentioned, as the Hebrews themselves acknowledge their ignorance in this particular. Thus much is clear, that the people of God were e... [ Continue Reading ]
_Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord_ Every living creature in heaven and earth, Revelation 5:13, according to their several capacities, some objectively, as manifesting his glorious perfections in their formation, qualities, and endowments, and giving men and angels just occasion to pr... [ Continue Reading ]