Sing unto the Lord, O ye saints of his
Such to whom he has been gracious and merciful, and has blessed
with pardoning grace, and justifying righteousness, adoption, and
a right to eternal life; and who are holy godly persons; in whose
hearts principles of grace and holiness are formed; and who are
kind and bountiful to others: all which the word F15 here
used signifies: and these are the Lord's; they are set apart for
him, and they are sanctified by him; and therefore should sing
his praises, both vocally, and with melody in their hearts;
and give thanks at the remembrance of his
holiness;
which is essential to him, and in which he is glorious; and which
appears in all his ways and works of providence and grace, and
both in the redemption and sanctification of his people; and
besides this, there is the holiness of Christ, which is imputed
to his saints, and the sanctification of the Spirit, which is
wrought in them; and at the remembrance of each of these it
highly becomes them to give thanks to the Lord, since hereby they
are made meet to be partakers of his kingdom and glory.