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| 1 Praise ye the LORD. I will praise the LORD with my whole heart, in the assembly of the upright, and in the congregation. |
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| 2 The works of the LORD are great, sought out of all them that have pleasure therein. |
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| 3 His work is honourable and glorious: and his righteousness endureth for ever. |
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| 4 He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the LORD is gracious and full of compassion. |
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| 5 He hath given meat unto them that fear him: he will ever be mindful of his covenant. |
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| 6 He hath showed his people the power of his works, that he may give them the heritage of the heathen. |
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| 7 The works of his hands are verity and judgment; all his commandments are sure. |
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| 8 They stand fast for ever and ever, and are done in truth and uprightness.
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| 9 He sent redemption unto his people: he hath commanded his covenant for ever: holy and reverend is his name. |
Reverend – Reverence is defined as a feeling of profound respect, often mingled with awe and affection; worshipful regard when directed to the divine or sacred. R2002:3
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| 10 The fear of the LORD is the beginning of wisdom: a good understanding have all they that do his commandments: his praise endureth for ever. |
Fear of the LORD – Such reverence inspired our coming to the Lord in consecration. It helped to perfect our sacrifices by keeping us back from presumptuous sins, and helped to fix acceptable character. R4462:5
The filial fear of failure to fully manifest love and thankfulness. R1122:5
The fear to do aught that would be displeasing to him or that would separate from his love and favor. R2986:6
When he speaks, therefore, our ears should be attentive to his voice and every power alert to do his bidding. R2002:3
One of the peculiarities of our day is lack of reverence. R2053:3
Looking away from our narrow thoughts, plans and schemes and allowing our minds to dwell upon the grandeur of God's benevolent, loving and glorious character. R1518:3
Under proper limitations, fear is a healthy condition. R4996:3
Scripture text cards in every room are a constant reminder that the Lord's will is the only standard recognized. F554
Perfect love casts out slavish, but not reverential, fear. R2986:6
Reverence; not the fear of eternal torment. OV261:5; R5952:5
A proper reverence acts as a restraint upon sin. OV180:1
Our coming to the Lord was inspired by reverence for him. R4462:5
It is a dangerous practice to speak jestingly of the Lord and the Scriptures. R5952:5
Beginning of wisdom – Only when it leads to greater carefulness of living and to a desire for the Heavenly Father's approval. OV180:1
We must have reverence to begin with, and all the time. CR40:1
An appreciation of the infinite power of the Creator and our own littleness should make us teachable. PD1/7
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