4. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving. To the
occurrence of the word thanksgiving in this place the psalm probably
owes its title. In all our public service the rendering of thanks must abound;
it is like the incense of the temple, which filled the whole house with smoke.
Expiatory sacrifices are ended, but those of gratitude will never be out of
date. So long as we are receivers of mercy we must be givers of thanks. Mercy
permits us to enter his gates; let us praise that mercy. And unto his courtswith praise. The innermost court is now open to believers, and we enter
into that which is within the veil; it is incumbent upon us that we acknowledge
the high privilege by our songs. Be thankful unto him. Let the praises
be in your heart as well as on your tongue, and let it all be for him to whom
it all belongs. And bless his name. He blessed you; bless him in return.
Bless his name, his character, his person. Whatever he does, be sure that you
bless him for it: bless him when he takes away as well as when he gives; bless
him as long as you live, under all circumstances; bless him in all his
attributes, from whatever point of view you consider him.
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