Hallelujah, Phrase the Lord

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Psalms 111 thru 116 The author is unknown although many attribute them to David. They are called "Hallelujah" psalms. They were used on feast days as songs of phrase. They are unique in that they were composed alphabetically (acrostic) with each sentence beginning with a letter of the Hebrew alphabet, and continuing in order.

Here the Psalmist sets the example, "I will phrase the Lord with my whole heart." Then he numerates the things for which we should phrase Him. The greatness of His works, the righteousness of His works, the goodness of His works, the power of His works and the faithfulness of his works as per His promises. He suggests that fear of God and obedience to His commandments is the best way to phrase God.

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