Sowing can be back-breaking work. If you are down in the dumps at the time, burdened by worries, tough conditions and long days, 'sowing in tears' as in this psalm, the harvest seems a doubtful and distant prospect. But this is one of the psalms of Ascent. So there's an inspiring promise there, one that … Continue reading Psalm 126, 14 Dec 14
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Psalm 114,14 Sep 14
With numbers in mind after a visit to Albert Einstein's house, I'm idly noticing the detail that Psalm 114 is sung on the 14th and Psalm 124 was on the 24th. Well, it doesn't look like any of Albert's brilliance rubbed off! So forget the coincidences and note instead that this psalm contains characteristically powerful historical imagery including the … Continue reading Psalm 114,14 Sep 14
Psalm 149, 7 Sep 14
The set psalm this week is 149, although due to singers' commitments, the programme has been slightly rearranged. Psalm 105 supports the themes of the day so we rejoice in another appearance of the beautiful Confitemini Domino by Lassus. Spread the word. Psalm 149 For those interested, for the record or perhaps future reference, a … Continue reading Psalm 149, 7 Sep 14
Psalm 66, 25 May 14
This psalm is a cry of joy for divine guidance and deliverance. Come and hear, you who fear our maker, as I tell how God rescued my soul I cried to God and was answered; God's praise is ever on my lips (vv. 8, 9) The psalmist feels that he has been pulled through the … Continue reading Psalm 66, 25 May 14
Psalm 118 again, 20 Apr 14
Allelujah Revisiting psalm 118 on Easter Sunday we recall, but will not sing again, the tune of last week, 'This is the day, we will rejoice'. Indeed a day of rejoicing, festival and hallelujahs. (Like the ones above? No we won't sing those; and you may have noticed the illustration for the Arvo Pärt Berliner Messe … Continue reading Psalm 118 again, 20 Apr 14
Pärt and Psalm 100, 17 April 14
For those interested in sacred songs that you will probably never hear at South Woden, The Oriana Chorale will sing music of some interest at Wesley Uniting Church on Thursday 17th April ('Maundy' or Holy Thursday) at 7:00 pm. Their notice says: The principal work will be Arvo Pärt’s 1990 Berlin Mass. The sections of the Mass … Continue reading Pärt and Psalm 100, 17 April 14
Psalms in the South 