Psalms 119:62

Psa 119:62 At midnight I will rise to give thanks unto thee because of thy righteous judgments.

Ver. 62. At midnight will I rise ] To speak with a friend. The primitive Christians had their Hymniantelucani, saith Pliny, their αλεκτροφωνιαι , saith Clement and Cyprian; and this the monks allege for defence of their superstitious night services.

Because of thy righteous judgments ] God’s word read and preached is a main matter of thankfulness; so are his works.