Psalm | Psalm 96 (with Nick Locke)
January 19th, 2023
12 mins 36 secs
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About this Episode
Opening Song:
Sing to the Lord (Banner) by Ben Smith, Chris Tomlin, Daniel Bashta, Ed Cash, and Pat Barrett
Lyrics:
Sing to the Lord a new song
Sing to the Lord all the earth
In the beauty of His holiness
The beauty of His holiness
The beauty of His holiness
Sing to the Lord a new song
Sing to the Lord O my soul
In the wonders of His mighty hand
The wonders of His mighty hand
Great is the Lord we cry
(And) Greatly to be praised
Let ev'ry nation rise and say
Our God reigns our God reigns
Sing to the Lord a new song
Worship the Lord evermore
In the glory of His majesty
The glory of His majesty
Your banner Your banner over us is love
Unfailing love
Praise God from whom all blessings flow
Praise Him all creatures here below
Praise Him above ye heav'nly host
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Praise Father Son and Holy Ghost
Passage:
Psalm 96
Oh sing to the Lord a new song;
sing to the Lord, all the earth!
2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name;
tell of his salvation from day to day.
3 Declare his glory among the nations,
his marvelous works among all the peoples!
4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised;
he is to be feared above all gods.
5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols,
but the Lord made the heavens.
6 Splendor and majesty are before him;
strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples,
ascribe to the Lord glory and strength!
8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name;
bring an offering, and come into his courts!
9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness;[a]
tremble before him, all the earth!
10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns!
Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved;
he will judge the peoples with equity.”
11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice;
let the sea roar, and all that fills it;
12 let the field exult, and everything in it!
Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy
13 before the Lord, for he comes,
for he comes to judge the earth.
He will judge the world in righteousness,
and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Musical Reflection:
Harp Meditation No. 3 by Gretchen Kirby
Reflection Notes:
This harp reflection features rich, full chords with a strong melody. The tension between major and minor chords reflects the challenges and triumphs of life.
Prayer:
Almighty God, whose Son our Savior Jesus Christ is the light
of the world: Grant that your people, illumined by your Word
and Sacraments, may shine with the radiance of Christ's
glory, that he may be known, worshiped, and obeyed to the
ends of the earth; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who with
you and the Holy Spirit lives and reigns, one God, now and
for ever. Amen.