Great is our Lord, and abundant in power; his understanding is beyond measure.
God stirs us to praise Him for two reasons: His power and wisdom shown in governing all creation, and His special mercy to His chosen Church, restoring it when it falls, gathering it when scattered. The Psalm likely arose after Jerusalem's rebuilding, when the people saw God's hand return them from captivity.
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Commenting on Psalm 147:1-20
Our Lord is infinite in being, power, and knowledge, none can reckon up His excellencies or fathom His wisdom. Yet this boundless God bends His power and understanding to heal sick souls and be gracious to sinners; His greatness, might, and wisdom are all displayed in building His church and saving souls. Let His praise be great, for even infinite praise would not exceed His due.
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Praise is our bounden duty and our highest pleasure, for it is good in itself and good for us; it answers why we were made. The Lord rebuilds Jerusalem from ruins and gathers the scattered exiles, proving Himself worthy of our most exalted song.
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Commenting on Psalm 147:1-11