_An exhortation to praise God cheerfully, for his greatness and for
his power._
A Psalm of Praise.
Make a joyful noise unto the LORD, all ye lands.
Serve the LORD with gladness; come before his presence with singing.
Know ye that the LORD he _is_ God: _it is_ he _that_ hath made us, and
not we ourselves: _we are_ his people, and the sheep of his pasture.
Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, _and_ into his courts with
praise: be thankful unto him, _and_ bless his name.
For the LORD _is_ good, his mercy _is_ everlasting; and his truth
_endureth_ to all generations.
This Psalm again is a prophecy concerning Christ. It calls upon all to
rejoice, to triumph, and to give thanks; to enter his gates with
thanksgiving, and his courts and sanctuary with praise: because, by
the gospel and the preaching of the remission of sins, that kingdom of
Christ is established and strengthened, which shall remain and stand
for ever: and for the setting-up of which kingdom thanks are for ever
to be given.