Psalm 111:4 He has made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. 1. In reference to any signal benefits, any extraordinary mercy received, it is necessary we should have a true sense and firm persuasion of the work of God in it, that we may learn to depend on His providence, which we find so vigilant over us, so beneficial to us; that we may attribute nothing to ourselves, or sacrifice to our own nets; that we may discern His hand in His own work, and say (Psalm 52:9; Psalm 75:1). 2. This design of God teacheth man to make a true estimate, and set a value upon the benefit received as coming from His hand. 3. This design of God ought to be embraced with all comfort and cheerfulness. For what greater honour can man receive, than that God should desire to be honoured by him? What greater advantage can we have, than that He should therefore bless us, that He may receive praise from us, and purchase His glory by the expense of His goodness? 4. The equity and excellency of the duty enforce the obligation. Here is not anything required, but what may be justly challenged, what cannot be with any pretence denied. There is a moral obligation between men, to render to every man his due, honour to whom honour: and this Divine acknowledgment is required upon no other terms (Psalm 29:2). It is required in a due proportion (Psalm 150:2), according to the manifestation of it. This is the exercise of the blessed saints and angels in the nearest view of His perfections: the language of heaven is Alleluia; and there is nothing more heavenly upon earth. (Bp. Pearson.) Parallel Verses KJV: He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion.WEB: He has caused his wonderful works to be remembered. Yahweh is gracious and merciful. |
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