Psalms 136:1-3

Psalms 136:1-3. O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks to the Lord of lords for his mercy endureth. for ever.

In this Psalm we have the same refrain repeated twenty- six times. The words, "for his mercy endureth for ever," were probably intended to be taken up as a chorus by all the people in and round about the temple at their solemn festivals. But, though there is repetition here, there is no tautology, for the saints of God are so fond of God’s praise that they can never have too much of it. I am sure that, if you have ever tasted the faithful mercy of God in covenant with his people, you will never hear this sentence once too often. "For his mercy endureth for ever" will be a sound that shall be most welcome to your ears. You will observe that, first of all, the praise is to the Lord’s person: "O give thanks unto Jehovah... the God of gods.... the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever." Next, the praise turns upon his works