Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 136:12

Displays of divine power in the history of the saints a reason for song.

Verses 13-14. God to be praised not only,

1. For clearing our way; but also,

2. For giving faith to traverse it. The last as great a mercy as the first.

Verses 13-15. Mercy queen of the Exodus.

1. Her sceptre upon the sea. What cannot Love divine conquer for its chosen!

2. Her standard in the van. Whither shall saints fear to follow her?

3. Her frown upon the pursuers; life to the beloved, fatal to the foe.

4. To her let there be brought the chaplet of our praises. —W.B.H.