Liturgical Usage — Psalms 136

Liturgical Usage

1. Responsive Reading

   Psalm 136 is often used as a responsive reading in worship services, where the leader reads the first part of each verse and the congregation responds with 'for his steadfast love endures forever.'

   Thematic focusThanksgiving and God's Enduring Love.

   Connections to tradition

   This psalm is used in various liturgical settings, especially during Thanksgiving services and celebrations of God's faithfulness.

   Key verses

   • Psalm 136:1-26

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2. Hymn

   The opening verse of Psalm 136 is often incorporated into hymns and songs of praise, emphasizing God's goodness and enduring love.

   Thematic focusPraise and God's Goodness.

   Connections to tradition

   This verse is foundational in many traditional and contemporary hymns that celebrate God's eternal love and goodness.

   Key verses

   • Psalm 136:1

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