Psalms 100

This Psalm seems to have been composed for the use of the Israelites in their thank-offerings, or upon other solemn occasions of praising God, as the title speaks; but withal it has a further prospect even to the days of the Messiah, as some of the Hebrew Doctors acknowledge, and to the calling of the Gentiles whom he invites to join with them in the praises of God their Lord and Maker.

MAke a joyful noise Partly with Voices and Songs of rejoicing and thanksgiving; and partly with musical instruments as the manner then was. unto the LORD all ye lands All the Inhabitants of the Earth. Or, all the land, i. e. all the people of Israel dwelling in this land. Although his invitation seems to be more general, extending also to the Gentiles, of whom many even in those days joined themselves to the Church of God..

Serve the LORD with gladness: come before his presence with singing.

Know ye that the LORD he is God, it is he that has made us Both by Creation, and by adoption and Regeneration, whereby he made us his people, which also is called a creation or making, as Deut. 32. 6. Isa. 29. 23. and 43. 7. Eph. 2. 10. Therefore we owe him homage and service, and him only and not other gods who made us not., and not we our selves d, we are his people, and the sheep of his pasture.

Enter into his gates The gates of his Courts; for the people might enter no further, and the Courts had Walls and Gates as well as the House. 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.