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I. FOR THE SAKE OF THE MERCIES THEMSELVES. Are they not worth it? Is there a year, a day, an hour, which is not crowded with them?

II. FOR THE SAKE OF THE GIVER. If they came from a dear earthly friend, should we not prize them for friendship's sake? If they flowed from royal bounty, would we not be profuse in our praise and feel burdened with a sense of our obligation? But all our mercies are the gifts of God our Heavenly Father; they are the purchase of infinite love; they flow to us through Christ. We can render no returns for them save gratitude, praise and service.

III. FOR THE SAKE OF OUR EXAMPLE — OUR INFLUENCE ON OTHERS. The tone and tint of our religion go very far in impressing ethers. One happy, bright, ever rejoicing and praising Christian will impart cheer and life to a whole circle, while one gloomy, despondent, ever-mourning disciple will chill a prayer-meeting, and often a whole church.

IV. FOR THEIR OWN SAKE. It is their birthright. It is honouring to God their Saviour. It is in harmony with the spirit and purpose of the Cross. It is the spirit of the heavenly world. It is the first notes of the song everlasting that will resound through all the mansions of glory and give expression to the gratitude and harmony of the redeemed.

(Homiletic Review.)

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KJV: Bless the LORD, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:

WEB: Praise Yahweh, my soul, and don't forget all his benefits;