While we are in Book 5 of the Psalter, there's a group of three skips here in Psalms 140, 141 and 142. All are attributed to David, whose life story should inform our interpretation as we read or sing them. All contain a plea in distress. Psalm 140. This call for rescue from attack by a violent enemy … Continue reading Psalm 140, 141 and 142, skips
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Psalm 144, a gross skip
While we have the bookmark at Psalm 148 for 24 April 2016, let's pick up Psalm 144 (text>), the nearest 'skip' or omission from the Revised Common Lectionary. Gross? Young readers, if any, may not realise that way back in pre-metric times (excuse me Americans), 144 or a dozen dozen was called a gross. [Quiz … Continue reading Psalm 144, a gross skip
Psalms 11 and 12, skips
Dig and delve I got away with discussing Psalms 9 and 10 together because they are really part of one psalm (see relevant post here>). No such excuse for 11 and 12 (also skips) but let's dig and delve briefly in both anyway; they are both attributed to David and have similar statements of trust in divine inspiration, … Continue reading Psalms 11 and 12, skips
Psalm 7
First, many thanks to our women who provided such beautiful singing and leadership in Psalm 30 on 10 April. A confident and inspiring crafting of words and flow of music liberate listeners to follow and respond to the narrative and spirit of the song. Next Sunday, that old favourite the Shepherd Psalm -- El Señor es mi Pastor. Iris reads the … Continue reading Psalm 7
Psalm 6
Next up in the skip and jump series is 6, the first of the so-called penitential psalms. The author is suffering, weak and weary, seeking healing and freedom. Near the end of the song, the author declares relief; "God accepts my prayer" (v.9). Recall a line sung by our male voice quartet recently: Those who sow … Continue reading Psalm 6
Psalm 3
In our series of songs that we would never hear from the weekly RCL selections ('Skips'), Psalm 3 is an early gap, the first omission in the Psalter in fact. Perhaps we can see why they skipped this one: Surely you will strike all my enemies across the face, you will break the teeth of the wicked. (v.7) Great Sunday morning … Continue reading Psalm 3
Skipping, 70, 64
The 'Skip and jump' series (see this earlier post of Jan 2016) started off to fill the gaps -- the psalms we do not hear. Psalm 70 only qualifies if you do not observe daily worship for Holy Week (which is South Woden). Those who do will hear (hopefully sing) this one on Wednesday thereof. (You will also hear 36 … Continue reading Skipping, 70, 64
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