Here, I. David acknowledges his dependence upon God and his obligations to him, Ps. 144:1 , 2 . A prayer for further mercy is fitly begun with a thanksgiving for former mercy; and when we are waiting upon God to bless us we should stir up ourselves to bless him. He gives to God the glory of two things:— 1. What he was to him: Blessed be the Lord my rock (Ps. 144:1), my goodness, my fortress , Ps. ...