On the last occasion that we sang Psalm 107 (August 2013) we introduced an enjoyable and interesting response in three parts from The emergent psalter. I can still hear those three parts weaving in and out. This year, the congruence of several random influences on the busy worship plan for the next few weeks (this week a … Continue reading Psalm 107, 2 Nov 14
Month: October 2014
Psalm 90, 26 October 2014
This Sunday we enjoy another visit by our good friends in The Gospel Folk ably led by stalwart friend, supporter and Psalm Team singer Brian. The energy and swing of Gospel singing will be most welcome. Hang on; for months I have been cooking up an arrangement of the set psalm, 90 (text here>), quite without reference … Continue reading Psalm 90, 26 October 2014
Psalm 99, 19 October
The heading here might be 'Praise to a holy God'. To me, however, the key words in this psalm are justice and equity which were, it seems from a close reading of this psalm, a fundamental element of the creation. This powerful message is well worth repeating as a response to the verses of the psalm … Continue reading Psalm 99, 19 October
Psalm 106, 12 Oct 14
Psalm 106 is related to the previous one, 105, about which we heard and sang much in recent weeks. The story of Exodus is again rehearsed in this psalm at some length but with a stronger flavour of an awareness of human weakness. The shorter lectionary reading is here -- and you might have to read it yourself … Continue reading Psalm 106, 12 Oct 14
Psalms in the South 