Psalms 103:19

The LORD hath prepared his throne in the heavens; and his kingdom ruleth over all. -Yahweh's kingdom ruleth over all, therefore let all praise Him, angels and men alike, especially the Psalmist's soul. Verse 19. THE LORD HATH PREPARED HIS THRONE IN THE HEAVENS - (Psalms 9:4; Psalms 9:7; Hebrews 1:11.) God's throne is infinitely above all earthly thrones. AND HIS KINGDOM RULETH OVER ALL. All the God-forgetting world- powers shall have at length to acknowledge this (Psalms 2:1; Psalms 47:2...

19._Jehovah hath established his throne in the heavens _David having recounted the benefits by which God lays each of us in particular, and also the whole Church, under obligation to him, now extols in general his infinite glory. The amount is, that whenever God is mentioned, men should learn to ascend in their contemplations above the whole world, because his majesty transcends the heavens; and they should farther learn not to measure his power by that of man, since it has under its control all kingdoms and dominions. That none may think that earthly creatures only are here put in subjection to God, the Psalmist chiefly addresses the angels. In calling upon them to join in praising God, he teaches both himself and all the godly, that there is not a better nor a more desirable exercise than to praise God, since there is not a more excellent service in which even the angels are employed....

19-22 He who made all, rules all, and both by a word of power. He disposes all persons and things to his own glory. There is a world of holy angels who are ever praising him. Let all his works praise him. Such would have been our constant delight, if we had not been fallen creatures. Such it will in a measure become, if we are born of God. Such it will be for ever in heaven; nor can we be perfectly happy till we can take unwearied pleasure in perfect obedience to the will of our God. And let the feeling of each redeemed heart be, Bless the Lord, O my soul...

Verse Psalms 103:19. _THE LORD HATH PREPARED HIS THRONE IN THE HEAVENS_] There he is Sovereign, but his dominion extends equally over all the earth; for his _kingdom _- regal government, influence, and sway, _ruleth over all_....

THE LORD HATH PREPARED HIS THRONE IN THE HEAVENS - He has “fixed” his throne there. This is the ground of the security that his blessing will be imparted to those who fear him, and to their children’s children, or that it will be transmitted to coming generations. God is a Sovereign. His throne is fixed and firm. His dominion is not vacillating and changing. His reign is not, like the reign of earthly monarchs, dependent on the capriciousness of a changeable will, or on passion; nor is it liable to be altered by death, by revolution, or a new dynasty. The throne of God is ever the same, and nothing can shake or overthrow it. Compare the notes at Psalms 11:4. AND HIS KINGDOM RULETH OVER ALL - He reigns over all the universe - the heavens and the earth; and he can, therefore, execute all his purposes. Compare...

EXPOSITION A PSALM of joy and thanksgiving for God's manifold mercies, especially for his loving kindness in forgiving sin and transgression (Psalms 103:3, Psalms 103:8, Psalms 103:17) passing into adoration of him upon his heavenly throne (Psalms 103:19), and a call on all creation to praise him (Psalms 103:20-19). The "title" assigns the psalm to David, and this view of its authorship is taken by Hengstenberg and Professor Alexander. But other critics see in "certain Aramaic terminations" indications o

THE LORD HATH PREPARED HIS THRONE IN THE HEAVENS,.... The heaven is his throne; here he sits enthroned in all the glory of his majesty, with all his attendants upon him, and courtiers about him. The Lord Christ is now in heaven; and where he will continue to the restitution of all things, and from whence his people expect him at the last day. Here he is on the same throne with his divine Father; which throne he has "prepared" or "established" d, so as it cannot be moved: when others are cast down, this shall stand; his throne is for ever and ever. The Targum in the king's Bible is, "the Word of the Lord hath prepared, c.'' AND HIS KINGDOM RULETH OVER ALL over all created beings; over angels, good and bad; over men, righteous and wicked; over the greatest of men, the kings and princes of the earth. Good angels are subject to him devils tremble at him; saints acknowledge him as their Kin...

Psalms 103:1. _Bless the LORD, O my soul:_ Come, my soul, wake up, bestir thyself, for thou hast a great work to do. Psalms 103:1. _And all that is within in me, bless his holy name._ Let no power or faculty exempt itself from this blessed service. Come, many memory, my will, my judgment, my intellect, my heart, all that is me is be stirred up by his holy name to magnify and bless. «Bless the Lord, O my soul,» for the music must begin deep down in the center of my being; it must be myself, my inmost self that praises God. Psalms 103:2. _Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits._ This shall be the first note of our grateful song, «W

Psalms 103 The Praise of Israel _ 1. The benefits of full salvation (Psalms 103:1)_ 2. Merciful and gracious (Psalms 103:8) 3. His throne and His kingdom (Psalms 103:19) This is the well-beloved Psalm, because God's people love it for its precious and beautiful expressions, telling out the full salvation of our Saviour Lord and the gracious compassion which He manifests towards His own. But we must not overlook the prophetic aspect, which but few believers have recognized. It is really the hymn of Praise which will be sung by redeemed and restored Israel. Theirs will be a whole-souled praise. The

CIII. A HYMN OF THANKSGIVING FOR YAHWEH'S PARDONING LOVE. The main theme is stated in Psalms 103:6. Yahweh is just, He rights the oppressed, but above all He is considerate and ready to pardon sin. He acts like a father to His children. PSALMS 103:1. The poet speaks from his own experience. He calls on his own soul to bless Yahweh. Here the singular is used: not so in Psalms 103:6 (see above). Psalms 103:15. A man's life is short, but Yahweh continues His kindness to a pious man's descendants. Psalms 103: