“He hath made his wonderful works to be remembered: the Lord is gracious and full of compassion.”
He has gained renown by his wonderful deeds; the LORD is gracious and merciful. God's 'wonderful deeds' establish his reputation ('renown'), while his character is defined as 'gracious and merciful.' The connection between mighty acts and merciful character suggests that God's power is exercised with compassion. This verse articulates the theological integration of power and mercy.
Church Fathers on Psalms 111:4
1. The days have come for us to sing Allelujah.. ..Now these days come only to pass away, and pass away to come, again, and typify the day which does not come and pass away, because it is neither preceded by yesterday to cause it to come, nor pressed upon by the morrow to cause it to pass....For as these days succeed in regular season, with a joyful cheerfulness, the past days of Lent, whereby the misery of this life before the Resurrection of the Lord's body is signified; so…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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