Mercy

Notes

“O give thanks unto the Lord: for He is good, for His mercy endureth forever” (Ps. 136:1). For this perfection of the Divine character God is greatly to be praised. Three times over in as many verses does the Psalmist here call upon the saints to give thanks unto the Lord for this adorable attribute. And surely this is the least that can be asked for from those who have been such bounteous gainers by it. When we contemplate the characteristics of this Divine excellency, we cannot do otherwise than bless God for it. His mercy is “great” (1 Kings 3:6), “plenteous” (Ps. 86:5), “tender” (Luke 1:78), “abundant” (1 Pet. 1:3); it is “from everlasting to everlasting upon them that fear Him” (Ps. 103:17). Well may we say with the Psalmist, “I will sing aloud of Thy mercy” (59:16).

Pink, A. W. The Attributes of God. Providence Baptist Ministries, n.d., Ch 14

Bible References

[6] And Solomon said, “You have shown great and steadfast love to your servant David my father, because he walked before you in faithfulness, in righteousness, and in uprightness of heart toward you. And you have kept for him this great and steadfast love and have given him a son to sit on his throne this day. (1 Kings 3:6 ESV)

[16] But I will sing of your strength;
    I will sing aloud of your steadfast love in the morning.
    For you have been to me a fortress
    and a refuge in the day of my distress. (Psalms 59:16 ESV)

[5] For you, O Lord, are good and forgiving,
    abounding in steadfast love to all who call upon you. (Psalms 86:5 ESV)

[17] But the steadfast love of the LORD is from everlasting to everlasting on those who fear him,
    and his righteousness to children’s children, (Psalms 103:17 ESV)

[1] Give thanks to the LORD, for he is good,
    for his steadfast love endures forever. (Psalms 136:1 ESV)

[78] because of the tender mercy of our God,
    whereby the sunrise shall visit us from on high (Luke 1:78 ESV)

[3] Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, (1 Peter 1:3 ESV)