Psalm 9:11 “Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people” Contemplation by Saint John Chrysostom: He wants them [the Faithful] to be heralds of God’s favours, and never conceal his favours. He always […]
Psalm 9:11 “Sing praises to the Lord, who dwells in Zion! Declare His deeds among the people” Contemplation by Saint John Chrysostom: He wants them [the Faithful] to be heralds of God’s favours, and never conceal his favours. He always […]
Psalm 7:17 “I will praise the Lord according to His righteousness, And will sing praise to the name of the Lord Most High” Saint John Chrysostom: Now, who will praise him for what he is? No one. What is the […]
Psalm 147:1 “Praise the Lord!For it is good to sing praises to our God;For it is pleasant, and praise is beautiful.” Saint John Chrysostom: Previously, in Psalm 144, he said, “Great is the Lord and highly to be praised,” and […]
Contemplation Ephesians 5:19 Psalms, Hymns and Spiritual Songs. Jerome: Our hymns declare the strength and majesty of God. They express gratitude for his benefits and his deeds. Our psalms convey this gratitude also, since the word Alleluia is either prefaced […]
Saint John Chrysostom: I will sing to the Lord, because He has dealt bountifully with me. (6) In memory of these favours I shall offer praise to the Lord, because he has done me favours, humbling the enemy, filling him with […]