But where God judges a people; as the Psalmist sets it forth, verse 14; that is, when God by the mouth of his ministers, judges and condemns our sin; there he manifests his grace unto us; there is a ground of firm consolation for afflicted consciences; there God is found and known, (for he is found in no other places and doctrines than these!) there, to a certainty, he will be propitious and merciful to his servant. But, where the word of God is not; there God is silent; for where he doth not preach, he doth not judge; and there, to a certainty, is the wrath of God and blindness. “Therefore,” (as saith the Psalmist) “Praise ye the name of the Lord; praise him, all ye servants of the Lord:” that is, preach the word and explain it, with all diligence; and proclaim the works of the Lord. PSALM CXXXVI. _An exhortation to give thanks to God for particular mercies._ 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. To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him that made great lights: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. The sun to rule by day: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him that smote Egypt in their first-born: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. And brought out Israel from amongst them: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: With a strong hand, and with a stretched-out arm: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him which divided the Red Sea into parts: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red Sea: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. To him which smote great kings: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: And slew famous kings: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: _Even_ an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever: And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever. O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy _endureth_ for ever.