The songwriter said, "It's Amazing what Praising can do", and I can't think of a better way to begin this week than that of Praising our wonderful Lord who "daily loadeth us with benefits." The Psalmist said -- "Praise ye the Lord. Praise the Lord, O my soul." It is interesting to note that the last five Psalms (146-150) begin and end with "Praise ye the Lord." It is sort of like a "Hallelujah Chorus" -- a grand finale to the five books which make up the complete book of Psalms!
We will notice that each of these five books ends in a Doxology --
Book I. "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting, and to everlasting. Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 41:13)
Book II. "And blessed be His glorious Name for ever: and let the whole earth be filled with His glory; Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 72:19)
Book III. "Blessed be the Lord for evermore. Amen, and Amen." (Psalm 89:52)
Book IV: "Blessed be the Lord God of Israel from everlasting to everlasting: and let all the people say, Amen. Praise ye the Lord." (Psalm 106:48)
Book V: "My mouth shall speak the praise of the Lord: and let all flesh bless His Holy Name for ever and ever." (Psalm 145:21)
So as we begin this new week, let us add our own voice and sing --
"Praise God, from whom all blessings flow;
Praise Him all creatures here below;
Praise Him above, ye heavenly host;
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost." Amen!
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