"Oh SING unto the Lord a new song; for he hath done marvellous
things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory." Psalm 98:1
When Martin Luther received discouraging news, he used to say to his
friends, "Come, let us sing a psalm and spite the devil." While thus
singing Jehovah's praise, it was difficult for Satan to discourage the mighty
reformer.
That might be good advice for us as well. Congregational singing is an
integral part of our public worship. Choirs, as well as other musical
presentations, are fine, if they are used discreetly. But congregational
singing unites our hearts in the praise of the Lord, and prepares us to receive
the Word of God.
The subject of our songs is the marvellous work of
our God. We sing of the majesty and love of God, the redemption and saving
fulness of Christ, and the regenerating and sanctifying work of the Holy
Spirit. Let those who exalt man's will and works sing of man and what he has
done. We will sing of our God! To the Triune God we give all honor and praise.
His right hand of mercy and his holy arm of redemption have gotten him the
victory. Come now, my friends, let us unite and sing unto the Lord.