Bible Commentaries
Psalms 134

Verses 1-3

This is the last of the Songs of Ascents, and breathes the spirit of rest. As in the previous one, the joy of the fellowship of faithful souls was the burden, here it is that of the sense of peace and rest flowing from fellowship with Jehovah. The atmosphere of the song is that of rest. The sun has sunk in the west. The activity of the day is over. Quietness pervades the city. The pilgrims have found the hour of peace. At the centre of the people is the temple. There priests still keep their vigil. They “by night stand in the house of Jehovah.” The last thought of the pilgrim is of the goodness of Jehovah, and the song calls to the temple watchers to bless His name.

In the stillness there comes back the answer of the priests. It is one of blessing upon the worshipper. Thus in the silence of night, ere sleep comes, the worshipper blesses Jehovah, and is blessed by Him. It is the fellowship of rest.

By faith the pilgrims of today have access to this fellowship every night. There is one Watcher in the Holiest, Who never slumbers, and through Him our worship is perpetual. His voice speaks the word of benediction to us in response to our adoration. This is rest indeed.