A casual analysis of the twenty stanzas of this very suggestive Song reveals not less than seven reasons for wholehearted gratitude and praise to GOD.
(1) "I will shew forth all thy marvellous works,"
(2) "Thou hast maintained my right and my cause,"
(3) "Thou satest in the throne judging right,"
(4) "He shall judge the world in righteousness,"
(5) "A refuge in times of trouble,"
(6) "He forgetteth not the cry of the humble,"
(7) "The needy shall not alway be forgotten."
The key of this wonderful hymn is found in the words, "I will shew forth all thy marvellous works."
God demands and deserves wholehearted praise, worship, sacrifice, and service. Lukewarmness, coldness, indifference, and unfelt gratitude is unbecoming to a lover of CHRIST. Nothing less than whole-souled, pure affection and holy love, giving out itself in holy and sacrificial service, can satisfy the big heart of our glorious God.
To shew forth the marvellous works of GOD requires the whole man. Think of the marvellous works of GOD in nature. The flaming suns, the beautiful light bearing moons, the scintillating stars, the shining oceans and boundless seas, and the good and fruitful earth with its times and seasons for the benefit and blessing of man. Think of His marvellous works in the creation of man and the race. A factory of many fires and more amazing products, indeed a universe of perfect wonders, man climaxes all the creations of our majestic GOD and King. Think also of His marvellous works in grace - His love, mercy, forgiveness, cleansing, sanctification, protection, and preservation.
Think again, and ponder more carefully His marvellous works in the Holy Bible, the divinely inspired revelation of His will. What a storehouse of supplies. What a mine of priceless gems. What a work of wisdom and hope. What a book of beauty and blessedness. It is the duty and privilege of all believers to "shew forth all thy marvellous works." With the heart man believeth and with the mouth confession is made.