Matthew 26:30 And when they had sung an hymn, they went out into the mount of Olives. I. THE FACT THAT JESUS SANG AT SUCH A TIME AS THIS. What does He teach us by it? 1. My religion is one of happiness and joy. 2. Our Lord's complete fulfilment of the law is even more worthy of our attention. It was customary when the Passover was held, to sing, and this is the main reason why the Saviour did so. 3. The holy absorption of the Saviour's soul in His Father's will. 4. His whole-heartedness in the work He was about to do. II. THE SINGING OF THE DISCIPLES. Like true Jews they joined in the national song. Israel had good cause to sing at the Passover. What shall I say of those who are the Lord's spiritually redeemed? III. How EARNESTLY I DESIRE YOU TO "SING A HYMN." Let your hearts be brimming with the essence of praise. "What hymn shall we sing?" Many sorts of hymns were sung in the olden time; look down the list, and you will scarce find one which will not suit us now — the war song, the pastoral, the festive songs, the love song, etc. IV. What shall THE TUNE be? The tune must have all the parts of music. It must be very soft, sweet, strong, etc. V. WHO SHALL SING THIS HYMN? All the Father's children. They only can. (C. H. Spurgeon.) 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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