We give thanks to you, O God; we give thanks, for your name is near. We recount your wondrous deeds.
The whole Church finds cause to rejoice when she reflects that the world is governed by God's will alone and that she herself is sustained by His grace and power. This truth emboldens her to triumph over the proud despisers of God, whom their own presumption drives headlong into excess.
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Commenting on Psalm 75:1-10
Unto thee, O God, do we give thanks. Not to ourselves, for we were helpless, but to Elohim who heard our cry, and replied to the taunt of our foes. Never let us neglect thanksgiving, or we may fear that another time our prayers will remain unanswered.
We must thank God again and again, not once or twice as if that suffices. Our thanksgivings must be repeated, just as our prayers were earnest when we sought mercy. When we share with others in God's mercies, we must join with them in offering praise.
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Commenting on Psalm 75:1-5