02.145. Psalm 145

Psalms 145:1-21 David’s Psalm of praise. This psalm, like Psalms 25:1-22, Psalms 34:1-22, Psalms 111:1-10, Psalms 112:1-10, and Psalms 119:1-176, is composed in an alphabetical form. It, and the five which follow, consist of pure praises to God, without so much as one complaint or petition. Here, (1.) David engageth himself, and encourageth others to praise God, Psalms 145:1-7, Psalms 145:10, Psalms 145:21. (2.) He represents the grounds of praise, viz the greatness and glory, sovereign power, and eternity of God, and the greatness and glory of his works, Psalms 145:3-7, Psalms 143:11-13; his unbounded goodness, mercy, and compassion, Psalms 145:7-9; manifested in pitying the afflicted, providing what is necessary for all creatures; and in his readiness to hear and answer his people’s prayers, preserve them from evil, and destroy their enemies, Psalms 145:14-20. In such high praises of God, may all my prayers issue at last. And the nearer I approach to mine end, let my heart and lips be the more filled with his praise, and honour all the day. While I live on earth, let me publish the heart-engaging wonders of the nature and works of my God.