Bless the LORD, all his works in all places of his dominion: bless the LORD, O my soul.
David teaches every godly person to thank God first for mercies granted to himself, then for the grace He has given to all His chosen ones through covenant. The Psalmist chiefly magnifies God's mercy in bearing with His people, not because they deserve it, but because He takes pity on their weakness.
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Commenting on Psalm 103:1-22
Finite man, placing his hands on the great organ of the universe, awakens it to thunders of adoration. Redeemed man is the voice of nature, the priest in creation's temple; O that all His works were freed from vanity and brought into the glorious liberty of God's children. Close with your own soul, my soul, take your part, for the little world within you must keep time to the spheres ringing out Jehovah's praise.
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God's throne is fixed and established in heaven, yet His kingdom rules over all the inhabitants and affairs below. He takes cognizance of every person and thing, disposing all according to the counsel of His will. If all are under His dominion, then all must do Him homage; therefore the holy angels, His hosts and ministers, must praise Him.
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Commenting on Psalm 103:19-22