John Gill's Exposition on Psalms 118:1

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Exposition of the Old and New Testament
John Gill (1697–1771) · 18th-century historical commentary
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O give thanks unto the Lord, etc.] For all his mercies, temporal and spiritual; as all should, who are partakers of them: this should be done always, and for all things, in the name of Christ; it is but reasonable service; for [he is] good; in himself, and to others: is essentially and diffusively good; the fountain of all goodness, and the author of all good things; because his mercy [endureth] for ever; in his own heart, and in his covenant; his grace and lovingkindness displayed in Christ; the blessings and promises of it, which are the sure mercies of David: these always remain, notwithstanding the unworthiness of his people; and though he hides his face sometimes from them, and chastises them; (see <19A601>Psalm 106:1 107:1); the goodness and mercy of God were seen in setting David on the throne; and abundantly more in giving Christ to be the Saviour of his people; for both which thanks should be given, and the kindness acknowledged, by the persons mentioned in the following verses.

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