Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 147:11

The singularity of our God, and of his favour. For which he is to be praised.

1. The objects of that favour distinguished. a) From physical strength. b) From mental vigour. c) From self reliance. d) From mere capacity for service.

2. The objects of that favour described. a) By emotions relating to God. b) By the weakest forms of spiritual life. c) By the highest degrees of it; for the maturest saint fears and hopes. d) By the sacred blend of it. Fear of our guilt, hope of his mercy. Fear of self, confidence in God. Hope of perseverance, fear of sinning. Hope of heaven, fear of coming short. Hope of perfection, mourning defects.

3. The blessing of that favour implied. a) God loves to think of them. b) To be with them. c) To minister to them. d) To meet them in their fears and their hopes. e) To reward them for ever.