Psalms 135:1
CONTENTS This is what is called an Hallelujah Psalm; so called, because what we translate, Praise ye the Lord, might have been preserved, Hallelujah! It consists of praises from beginning to end.... [ Continue Reading ]
CONTENTS This is what is called an Hallelujah Psalm; so called, because what we translate, Praise ye the Lord, might have been preserved, Hallelujah! It consists of praises from beginning to end.... [ Continue Reading ]
The arguments here made use of for giving praises to the Lord, are very plain and unanswerable. Jehovah is to be praised on his own account, for his greatness, goodness, glory. He is to be praised on our account, for that goodness, greatness, and glory, which he hath extended unto us. And it is not... [ Continue Reading ]
But the song riseth to a higher note in this verse, in the choice God hath made of Jacob, for his peculiar people. Yes this is the great mark for praise, distinguishing mercies. The Bible is full of this peculiarity of God's mercy to Israel. Deuteronomy 7:7.... [ Continue Reading ]
The Psalmist here praises the Lord in the contemplation of the blessings of his providence, whose power is absolute, and admits of no control.... [ Continue Reading ]
In these verses the Writer adores the riches of God's grace, as instanced in the history of Israel.... [ Continue Reading ]
And in these verses the reason is assigned, namely, his covenant engagements. See those scriptures in proof, Exodus 5:1; Numbers 21:21; Deuteronomy 7:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
What a melancholy picture of human depravity and ignorance! If the Reader wishes to see a similar portrait, he may find it, Romans 1:22.... [ Continue Reading ]
From the wretched state of the idolatrous nations around, Israel, as a nation of Priests and Levites to the Lord, is called upon to mark its distinguishing blessings, and to make a proper use of them; and then the Psalm ends, as, it began, with Hallelujah!... [ Continue Reading ]
REFLECTIONS How suitable is it for a peculiar people to be distinguished by peculiar tokens of deportment! Israel so distinguished, might well show forth the praises of the Lord, who had so distinguished them. Never was a nation so favored: never a people so blessed. My soul! what hast thou to speak... [ Continue Reading ]