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The Chief Cornerstone Psalm 118 does not name an author in its title, but there is reason to believe it was King David, the Sweet Psalmist of Israel. Ezra 3:10-11 suggests that Psalm 118 was sung at the founding of the second temple, and when they sang it, they attributed it to David (“according to the ordinance of David king of Israel,” Ezra 3:10).
Psalm 118. AUTHOR AND SUBJECT. In the book Ezr 3:10-11, we read that "when the builders laid the foundation of the temple of the Lord, they set the priests in their apparel with trumpets, and the Levites the sons of Asaph with cymbals, to praise he Lord, after the ordinance of David king of Israel. And they sang together by course in praising ...
Apr 23, 2013 · We’ll look at it in four sections. 1. Because salvation is our greatest need, God’s lovingkindness should be our continual song of praise (118:1-4). The opening and closing verses of the psalm are identical and state the theme, “Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His lovingkindness is everlasting.”.
Let them now that fear the LORD say, that his mercy endureth for ever. Psalm 118:5. I called upon the LORD in distress: the LORD answered me, and set me in a large place. Psalm 118:5-9. 5. I called upon God in my distress, and God heard me, by setting me at large. 6. Jehovah is with me: I will not fear what man may do unto me.
In singing this psalm we must glorify God for his goodness, his goodness to us, and especially his goodness to us in Jesus Christ. Psa 118:1-18. It appears here, as often as elsewhere, that David had his heart full of the goodness of God. He loved to think of it, loved to speak of it, and was very solicitous that God might have the praise of it ...
Psalm 118 - The Chief Cornerstone. Psalm 118 is another one of the six Egyptian Hallel Psalms sung as part of the Passover service. Many believe King David was the author.
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The Conqueror and his attendants sing the 117th Psalm, an introductory hymn, inviting all, Jews and Gentiles, to share in the merciful kindness of God, and to sing his praises. It is a gathering together of all the Lord's people, to be witnesses and partakers of his glory. Ps 118:1-3 are sung by single voices.
