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
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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 68, 1 June 2014
The merry month of May, with its beautiful autumn leaves and the busy international music festival, departs. Only three weeks to the shortest day of the year when Keith, returning from the wilds of Celtic islands in another hemisphere, will lead a worship service at South Woden at the Winter Solstice. But for this Sunday, it's the first ten … Continue reading Psalm 68, 1 June 2014
Psalm 112, 9 Feb 2014
Light rises in darkness when justice rules our lives. This is the antiphon from our chosen setting of Psalm 112 in Together in Song number 69; it's a paraphrase based on verse 4. It contains a powerful message - although just what 'justice' might mean in our daily lives is open to question. As usual, … Continue reading Psalm 112, 9 Feb 2014
Psalm 72, 8 Dec 13
Nelson Mandela, 1918-2013. Image: Wikimedia commons Give the leader your justice O God. (v. 1) This psalm asks for the ruler to show justice, compassion and goodness to his people. Surely a common enough theme, but more poignant since we see how often rulers around the world are more interested in grasping power and its … Continue reading Psalm 72, 8 Dec 13
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