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. The last great revelation, the final victory of God, when his salvation and his righteousness, the revelation of which he has promised to the house of Israel, shall be manifested both to his own people and to all the nations of the earth. I. GOD HAS REVEALED A GREAT SALVATION FOR THE WORLD. (Vers. 1-3.) Distinguished by three great things. 1. Righteousness. (Ver. 2.) Reveals his righteousness in and by means of Christ in order to secure our righteousness. Righteousness the most comprehensive description of the Divine character and work. 2. Mercy, or loving kindness. (Ver. 3.) Loving kindness towards the sinful and unworthy. Mercy and righteousness compatible - mercy a part of righteousness. 3. Truth, or faithfulness. (Ver. 3.) "Loving kindness and faithfulness, the two attributes expressive of God's covenant relationship to his people." He fulfils all the promises, and more than all the promises, which his mercy has made. II. THE JOY WHICH THIS SALVATION SHOULD CREATE. (Vers. 4-9.) 1. The intensity of this joy. (Vers. 4-6.) To be uttered by all possible means and instruments. "A joyful noise." The human voice is to be aided and supplemented by instrumental music to give more intense expression to it. 2. The extent of the joy. (Vers. 7-9.) The sea is to take up the song; and the floods all to clap their bands; and the mountains are to rejoice together. The whole earth is to rejoice, because God comes to bring it from sin and sorrow into a state of salvation and joy. The poet projects himself into the grandest material objects, and they become sympathetic with his joys and sorrows. - S. 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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