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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 to the United States of America which was founded on Godly 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.
