A manual of the book of Psalms · Martin Luther
PSALM C.
_An exhortation to praise God cheerfully, for his greatness and for his power._ A Psalm of Praise. Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands. Serve the LORD with gladness; come before his presence with singing. Know ye that the LORD he _is_ God: _it is_ he _that_ hath made us, and not we ourselves: _we are_ his people, and the sheep of his pasture. Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, _and_ into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, _and_ bless his name. For the LORD _is_ good, his mercy _is_ everlasting; and his truth _endureth_ to all generations. This Psalm again is a prophecy concerning Christ. It calls upon all to rejoice, to triumph, and to give thanks; to enter his gates with thanksgiving, and his courts and sanctuary with praise: because, by the gospel and the preaching of the remission of sins, that kingdom of Christ is established and strengthened, which shall remain and stand for ever: and for the setting-up of which kingdom thanks are for ever to be given.
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