18. But we will bless the Lord from this time forth and for evermore. We who are still living will take care that the praises of God will not fail. Our afflictions and depressions of spirit will not cause us to suspend our praises; neither shall old age nor even death itself cause us to cease from the occupation. The spiritually dead cannot praise God, but the life within us constrains us to do so. The ungodly may abide in silence, but we will lift up our voices to the praise of Jehovah. Even though for a time he may work no miracle, and we may see no special interposition of his power, yet on the strength of what he has done in ages past we will continue to laud his name “until the day break,” when he will once more gladden the faces of his children. The present time is auspicious for commencing a life of praise, since today he bids us hear his voice of mercy. From this time forth is the suggestion of wisdom, for this duty ought not to be delayed; and it is the dictate of gratitude. Once begin praising God and we have entered upon an endless service. Even eternity cannot exhaust the reasons why God should be glorified. Praise the Lord, or Hallelujah. Though the dead cannot, and the wicked will not, and the careless do not praise God, yet we will shout “Hallelujah” forever.
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