When the chorus was taken up by the whole of the people, accompanied by a blast of trumpets, this must have been a magnificent hymn of praise. Psalms 136:1. _O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever._ The Psalm begins with the august name, the incommunicable tit... [ Continue Reading ]
This is indeed one of the chief songs of praise which we find even in the Scriptures, and it is not surprising that such a poet as John Milton should have written that version of it that we often sing, «Let us with a gladsome mind, Praise the Lord, for he is kind: For his mercies shall endure, Ever... [ Continue Reading ]
Psalms 136:1. _O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords for his mercy endureth. for ever._ In this Psalm we have the same refrain repeated twenty- six times.... [ Continue Reading ]
Let us make this occasion a time of praise and thanksgiving: let our hearts dance at the name of our God: let our lips give expression thereto, in joyful music. Psalms 136:1. _O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever._ That is the beginning of our praise, the es... [ Continue Reading ]