Neville Goddard on Psalms 148:7-14 - Mystical Bible Interpretation

Read Psalms 148 in context

Scripture Focus

7Praise the LORD from the earth, ye dragons, and all deeps:

8Fire, and hail; snow, and vapours; stormy wind fulfilling his word:

9Mountains, and all hills; fruitful trees, and all cedars:

10Beasts, and all cattle; creeping things, and flying fowl:

11Kings of the earth, and all people; princes, and all judges of the earth:

12Both young men, and maidens; old men, and children:

13Let them praise the name of the LORD: for his name alone is excellent; his glory is above the earth and heaven.

14He also exalteth the horn of his people, the praise of all his saints; even of the children of Israel, a people near unto him. Praise ye the LORD.

Psalms 148:7-14

Biblical Context

The psalm invites all creation to praise the LORD, and it implies that every part of life reflects a divine presence within. It culminates in a vision of the inner kingdom and intimate relationship with God.

Neville's Inner Vision

All that you behold in the psalm is a mirror of your inner states. The earth, the sea, the beasts, the kings and judges—these are energies within your mind, rising to praise the LORD whenever you align with the I AM that you are. Praise is not an outward shout, but a steady assent of your awareness to its own exalted nature. When you dwell in the I AM and imagine the name of the LORD as your own living presence, you exalt your inner horn—the power and authority of a God-aware consciousness. The saints and the children, the young and the old, are the harmonies of your better feelings—faith, courage, gentleness—joining in your sacred awareness. Then the world beyond you becomes a chorus, because you have joined it to your inner alignment. Now, assume the end: feel it real that this inner praise is already yours, here and now, and you will see the outer kingdom rise in response. Psalm 148:7-14 is a map of the kingdom within, awaiting your conscious recognition.

Practice This Now

Close your eyes and assume the end: see every facet of your inner world praising the I AM. Feel it real that this inner chorus is yours now and let it reshape what you perceive.