Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. In some respects this is one of the most remarkable statements in the life of our Saviour. Jesus sang. What was the subject of their song? The presumption is strong that they sung one of the inspired psalms. 1. In these words there is a fearful meaning. They went out to the scene of agony. 2. Is it not a fair conclusion, that sacred song adapts itself to seasons of the deepest grief? Songs of praise are not to be intermitted or silenced by seasons of great affliction. 3. That our emotions are increased or relieved by due utterance. 4. The particular mention of this hymn by two of the Evangelists, amidst the very record of our Lord's death, shows clearly that sacred praise harmonises well with all the facts and all the doctrines of the atoning work. What can be a stronger argument for the authority and fitness of sacred song, in connection with sacramental communions! There is greatly needed a revival of the spirit of worship. (J. W. Alexander, D. D.) Parallel Verses KJV: And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives.WEB: When they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. |
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