Psalms 136:7

“To him that made great lights, etc.] For the inhabitants of the world to walk and work by, to do all the business of life in a comfortable manner; and which is an instance of mercy and goodness; see (<010114>Genesis 1:14-16); for his mercy [endureth] for ever; these lights continuing for the benefit of mankind.”

“To him that made great lights - Genesis 1:14. The sun and the moon are here particularly referred to. For his mercy ... - As manifested in all that has followed from the creation and diffusion of light - (all the beauty in the universe as seen; all the life, beauty, and vigor in the vegetable and animal world; all that there is of life and happiness in the universe - for there could be neither if darkness reigned everywhere); light, the emblem of happiness; the source of joy; the producer, in a great measure, of the beauties of the universe, and the revealer of those beauties everywhere. How can a man think of light and not praise its Author? return to 'Top of Page'”

“Psa 74:16, Psa 74:17, Psa 104:19; Gen 1:14-19; Deu 4:19 Psalms 136:8”