When Martin Luther received discouraging news from his
friends, he used to say to them, "Come, let us sing a psalm and spite the
devil." While he was singing Jehovah's praise, it was difficult for Satan
to discourage the mighty reformer. That might be a good attitude for us to
develop. "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."
Congregational singing is a very important part of our worship services. Choirs
and other musical presentations are fine, if they are used discreetly; but
congregational singing unites our hearts in praise and prepares us to receive
the Word of God. We sing of the majesty and love of God, the redemption and
saving fulness of Christ, and the regenerating, sanctifying work of the Holy
Spirit. 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. Let us join heart
and voice and sing unto the Lord a new song, a song of redemption and grace.