Psalm 98:1-9 O sing to the LORD a new song; for he has done marvelous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, has gotten him the victory.… These words, this Easter Sunday, will find an echo in every Christian heart and congregation. The hymns of Lent, and the passion songs, are beautiful, and touch the heart; but if they were not to be followed by any Easter hymns our condition would indeed be sad. It would be a night without a morning. But today, everywhere, the Church resounds with this song, "O sing unto the Lord a new song!" For the great Easter message is — I. A MOST ASSURED WORD. 1. It bears the bloodstained seals of many witnesses. See the Gospel histories, listen to the impassioned arguments of St. Paul, who brands himself as a false witness if his message be not true. 2. Upon it rests the massive building of the entire Church of Christ. If it had been founded upon imposture or falsehood, would it be standing now? 3. And if this also testifies the heartfelt experience of all true Christians, in themselves they have the realized presence of Christ. He speaks to them, they to Him. They know He is with them. II. IT IS A MOST PRECIOUS WORD. For it enables us to believe properly, to live godly, and to die happily. (Charles Von Gerok, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: {A Psalm.} O sing unto the LORD a new song; for he hath done marvellous things: his right hand, and his holy arm, hath gotten him the victory. |
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