Sabbath Song – Psalm 92

It was the works of the Lord to date that captivated the psalmist's sanctified attention and inspired his song of worship. These exalted themes reached soaring heights in the minds and hearts of true worshippers long ago. The force and beauty of Psalm 92 has only increased through the ages as the works of God have multiplied in history, providence, and redemption. New Covenant revelation breathes depth into Psalm 92 beyond the imagination of its author, no doubt, and graces the modern reader with exponential understanding that ought to lead to overflowing and inexhaustible joy. Truly our Lord has made us glad beyond measure by His saving work on Calvary, by His resurrection and ascension, by His ever expanding body now singing songs like this around the world! As Spurgeon says: “Christians may take even a higher flight, for they celebrate complete redemption.” Psalm 92 provides us an eternal standard to judge the quality of our expressions of praise and worship. May our hearts and creative passions be stirred by the glorious acts of our Most High God – the only redeeming theme. A Spurgeon goes on to say: “fine music without devotion is but a splendid garment upon a corpse...”