Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.
The Psalmist summons all nations to praise God, seeing in this a prophecy of the Church gathered from many peoples. God's kindness to His own is so great it demands abundant rejoicing, and we must cease from the folly of fashioning many gods and robbing Him of the honor His name alone deserves.
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Commenting on Psalm 100:1-5
Thanksgiving rises in God's house like incense filling the temple. So long as we receive mercy, we must give thanks; the innermost court is now open to believers through the veil, and we must acknowledge this high privilege by blessing His name in heart and tongue, in all circumstances.
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All the earth is summoned to make a joyful noise unto the Lord. We must serve Him not only in obedience but in public worship, entering His gates and courts with gratitude for our place there, the people's privilege, though the holy place itself was kept for the priests alone.
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Commenting on Psalm 100:1-5