4. Sing unto the Lord, O yesaints of his. “Join my
song; assist me to express my gratitude.” He felt that he could not praise God enough himself, and therefore he
would enlist the hearts of others. David would not fill his choir with
reprobates, but with sanctified people, who could sing from their hearts. He
calls to you, people of God, because you are saints; and if sinners are
wickedly silent, let your holiness constrain you to sing. You are his
saints—chosen, blood-bought, called, and set apart for God; sanctified on
purpose that you should offer the daily service of praise. Abound in this
heavenly duty. Sing unto the Lord.
It is a pleasing exercise; it is a profitable engagement. And give thanks.
Let your songs be grateful songs, in which the Lord’s mercies live again in
joyful remembrance. At the remembrance of his holiness. Holiness is an
attribute which inspires the deepest awe, and demands a reverent mind; but
still give thanks at the remembrance of it. “Holy, holy, holy?” is the
song of seraphim and cherubim; let us join it—not dolefully, as though we
trembled at the holiness of God, but cheerfully, as humbly rejoicing in it.
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