_A.M. 2959. B.C. 1045._ Although the Hebrew title only terms this A Psalm, yet the LXX. denominate it A Psalm of David. And, as it contains several expressions similar to those which occur in Psalms 96., it is probable it was made by him. Bishop Patrick thinks that it was probably written upon occa... [ Continue Reading ]
_O sing unto the Lord a new song_ See on Psalms 96:1. _For he hath done marvellous things_ The work of our redemption and salvation by Christ is a work of wonder. If we take a view of all the steps of it, from the contrivance of it before all time to the consummation of it, and its everlasting conse... [ Continue Reading ]
_The Lord hath made known his salvation_ The redemption of the world by the Messiah; which was hitherto reserved as a secret among the Jews, yea, was not thoroughly known by most of the Jews themselves. _His righteousness hath he openly showed_ Either his _faithfulness_ in accomplishing this great p... [ Continue Reading ]
_Make a joyful noise_, &c. Because you all now partake of the same privileges with the Jews, join with them in worshipping and praising God. _Sing unto the Lord with a harp_ Here again, as in Psalms 92:3, the worship of the New Testament is described in phrases taken from the rites of the Old. “The... [ Continue Reading ]