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"The grass withereth, the flower fadeth: but the word of our God shall stand for ever."

— Isaiah 40:8
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Psalms 136

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O give thanks unto the LORD; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks unto the God of gods: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks to the Lord of lords: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him who alone doeth great wonders: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that by wisdom made the heavens: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that stretched out the earth above the waters: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that made great lights: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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The sun to rule by day: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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The moon and stars to rule by night: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him that smote Egypt in their firstborn: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And brought out Israel from among them: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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With a strong hand, and with a stretched out arm: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which divided the Red sea into parts: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And made Israel to pass through the midst of it: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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But overthrew Pharaoh and his host in the Red sea: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which led his people through the wilderness: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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To him which smote great kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And slew famous kings: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Sihon king of the Amorites: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And Og the king of Bashan: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And gave their land for an heritage: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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Even an heritage unto Israel his servant: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Who remembered us in our low estate: for his mercy endureth for ever:
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And hath redeemed us from our enemies: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Who giveth food to all flesh: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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O give thanks unto the God of heaven: for his mercy endureth for ever.
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Psalms 136 Study & Commentary

Psalm 136 is a liturgical hymn where every verse ends with the refrain "for his mercy endureth for ever," recounting God’s works from creation to the conquest of Canaan.

CONTEMPORARY APPLICATIONS

1. Enduring Mercy: The constant repetition of God’s mercy (26 times) emphasizes that it is the foundation of all His acts.
2. God’s Remembrance: He remembered us in our "low estate" (v. 23).

FORMAL PRAYER

O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good: for his mercy endureth for ever. O give thanks unto the God of gods. Amen.
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