02.147. Psalm 147

Psalm 147 This psalm was probably penned by David, while he repaired and fortified Jerusalem, 2 Samuel 5:1-25; and contains, (1.) Solemn calls to praise God, Psalms 147:1, Psalms 147:7, Psalms 147:12, Psalms 147:20. (2.) Weighty reasons for praising God, viz. 1. That, as the God of nature, he is infinitely intelligent and great, and the sovereign manager of all creatures, Psalms 147:4-5, Psalms 147:8-9, Psalms 147:15, Psalms 147:18. 2. As the God of grace, he tenderly comforts, and affectionately delights in his people, Psalms 147:3, Psalms 147:6, Psalms 147:1-11. 3. As the God of Israel, Jerusalem, and Zion, he settles their civil and religious state, Psalms 147:2, Psalms 147:13-14, Psalms 147:19-20. When God manifests himself in so many things, be ashamed, my soul, that I discern him in so few. O to see God’s power and glory in every work of his hand, and especially in every word of his mouth! And to be so affected with what he is, and hath done, and will do, as in every thing to give thanks.