Divine Goodness Celebrated
J. Burns, D.D. Psalm 103:1-22 Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name.… I. THE MERCIES ENUMERATED. 1. Benefits bestowed. (1) Personal. Life, health, food, etc. (2) Spiritual. The great gift of His Son, Gospel ordinances, Word, Spirit, etc. 2. Iniquities forgiven. (1) We are all chargeable with iniquities. (2) They are many. (3) God forgives all. (4) This forgiveness is communicated through repentance and faith in Christ. 3. Diseases healed. (1) Bodily. (2) Spiritual. 4. Redemption from destruction. 5. A crown of lovingkindnesses and tender mercies. II. THE THANKS PRESENTED. 1. He blesses God. 2. He does this with all his soul. 3. He calls upon all within him to join in the work of praise. 4. He purposes a lively remembrance of God's goodness. "And forget not all His benefits." He would keep it before his eyes; he would be constantly meditating upon it; morning and evening, and in the night watches, etc.APPLICATION. 1. The amazing extent and profusion of the Divine goodness. 2. The immense obligations we are under to serve and bless God. (J. Burns, D.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: {A Psalm of David.} Bless the LORD, O my soul: and all that is within me, bless his holy name. WEB: Praise Yahweh, my soul! All that is within me, praise his holy name!