Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 136:1

1. Many subjects for praise. a) For the goodness of God: "He is good" (Ps 136:1). b) For his supremacy: "God of gods; Lord of lords" (Ps 136:2-3). c) For his works in general (Ps 136:4). d) For his works of creation in particular (Ps 136:5-9). e) For his works of Providence (Ps 136:10-26).

2. The chief subject for praise: For his mercy endureth for ever. a) For mercy. This is the sinner's principal need. b) For mercy in God. This is the sinner's attribute, and is as essential to God as justice. c) For mercy enduring for ever. If they who have sinned need mercy for ever, they must exist for ever; and their guilt must be for ever. —G. R.