Psalms 136:1

Psa 136:1 O give thanks unto the LORD; for [he is] good: for his mercy [endureth] for ever.

Ver. 1. O give thanks unto the Lord ] This psalm is by the Jews called Hillel gadol, the great gratulatory. See Psalms 106:1 ; Psalms 107:1 ; Psalms 118:1 .

For his mercy endureth for ever ] His covenant mercy, that precious Church privilege; this is perpetual to his people, and should perpetually shine as a picture in our hearts. For which purpose this psalm was appointed to be daily sung in the old church, by the Levites, 1 Chronicles 16:41 .