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{{DOD-July}}
These [[Psalms]] are [[Psalms]] of great praise. They are also sometimes called the Hallel [[Psalms]]--meaning praise.
Like Psalm 113, they were probably sung by families on the night of the Passover. [[Psalms]] 113 and 114 were probably sung at the beginning of the meal, and [[Psalms]] 115--118 at the close of the meal. They, also, must have been hymns that [[Jesus]] and the disciples sang at the Last Supper.
Psalm 114 is a song of exodus, recalling the wonders and miracles of [[Israel]]'s deliverance out of [[Egypt]].
Psalm 117 is a summons to all the people to praise the [[Lord]], It is also the middle chapter of the [[Bible]], and the shortest, but its two verses contain a tremendous message. They emphasize praise to the [[Lord]] by all people, for His mercy and for His truth, which shall endure forever.
Psalm 118 was [[Jesus]]' farewell hymn to His disciples as He left the Passover on His way to Gethsemane and Calvary. Note especially verse 24: "This is the day which the [[Lord]] hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.".
This is certainly a day for rejoicing. And each of us should thank our heavenly Father for the independence He has given our nation. Our nation was founded on [[God]]ly principles, by a group of dedicated men who were willing to fight for freedom. [[God]] has honored and blessed our country above all countries on the face of the earth. Each of us should be thankful for the [[God]]-given privilege of being Americans.
