Week of May 17, 2009, Psalm 98

One of the Scriptures for Sunday is Psalm 98 – a psalm and song of response to God:
1 O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things.
His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.
2 The Lord has made known his victory; he has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.
3 He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness to the house of Israel.
All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.
4 Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth; break forth into joyous song and sing praises.
5 Sing praises to the Lord with the lyre, with the lyre and the sound of melody.
6 With trumpets and the sound of the horn make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.
7 Let the sea roar, and all that fills it; the world and those who live in it.
8 Let the floods clap their hands; let the hills sing together for joy
9 at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth.
He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

Dear Lord, we give You praise and thanks, singing a new song to You, for You have done marvelous things. Your right hand and Your holy and mighty arm have strength and power. You come to us with a steadfast love and faithfulness. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory that You bring, the evidence of Your power and glory in creation.

So we make a joyful noise to You, O Lord, singing songs and praises, with all kinds of instruments, joyfully bringing our praise and thanks to You, the King, the Lord, our Lord. Let the seas roar their praises, the floods clap their hands, the hills sing together for joy in Your presence, O Lord.

For You come to judge the earth, the whole world in righteousness and equity and all fairness. You come to each of us with Your love, Your power, Your presence, Your joy. Thanks, Lord, for Your presence with us always. Amen.

May the love of the Lord Jesus draw us to Himself;
May the power of the Lord Jesus strengthen us in His service;
May the joy of the Lord Jesus fill our souls;
May the fire of the Holy Spirit bring comfort to you, guide you in your decisions, and fill you
with a fervent desire to serve Him better.
And may the blessing of the almighty and most merciful God - Creator, Word and eternal Holy Spirit - be upon us and remain with us always.
In the name of the Father and of the Son of the Holy Spirit. Amen.

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May God be with you now and always.