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Psalms 145:1-21

Psalms 145:1-21

The Pulpit Commentary · Joseph S. Exell and contributors · Public Domain

God's greatness, goodness, and glory.

"Every one who repeats the Tehillah of David thrice a day, may be sure that he is a child of the world to come."

I. GOD'S GREATNESS. (.)

1. Unsearchable. (.) No searching can reach its bottom (; ).

2. It is, nevertheless, being continually revealed in history. (.) One generation declares it to another, through all the successive ages.

3. That which is so great and manifest cannot but be spoken of and honored. (, .) The eternally great things of God, revealed to our consciousness, cannot be regarded in silence.

II. THE GOODNESS OR LOVE OF GOD. (.)

1. It is full of compassionate tenderness towards the needy and sinful. (.) "Wrath is only the background of his nature, which he reluctantly, and only after long waiting, lets loose against those who spurn his great mercy."

2. God's righteousness and love embrace all his creatures, whatever their character. (, .) All must praise God; but the saints will bless God with their grateful love.

III. THE GLORY OF GOD'S KINGDOM. (.)

1. It is a kingdom of power and majesty. God will at length accomplish all his will and all his purpose.

2. It's an everlasting universal kingdom. (.) All things in heaven and on earth, and throughout the whole universe, shall forever and ever reflect and accomplish the infinite plan and purpose of God.

IV. THE GLORY OF GOD'S PROVIDENCE. (.)

1. He supports the weak and falling. (.)

2. He provides for the wants of all beings, great and small. (, .)

3. He is righteous and holy in all his gifts. (.)

4. He is near to all who truly pray, and will accomplish their salvation. (.)—S.

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