Psalms                           by Dr. Ralph Wilson

Lesson 8

Psalms: Exulting in God
(Psalms 57, 96, 126, and 24)

Psalm 57 -- I Will Awake the Dawn!

David's Lament (57:1-6)

Be Exalted, O God (57:5, 11)

They Have Been Caught in Their Own Trap (57:6)

David's Exultation (57:7-11)

Psalm 96 -- Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name

Blessing Yahweh (96:2)

Declaring His Glory to the Nations (96:3-6)

Great Is the Lord and Greatly to Be Praised (96:4a)

Ascribe to the Lord the Glory Due His Name (96:7-8)

Worship Yahweh in the Splendor of His Holiness (96:9)

The Lord Reigns! (96:10a)

Let Heavens, Earth, Sea, Fields, and Trees Worship Yahweh (96:10-13)

Psalm 126 -- He Who Goes Out Weeping Will Return with Songs of Joy

When the Lord Brought Back the Captives (126:1a)

Before we examine this short and memorable psalm we need to observe a difference of interpretation of one word that can affect the way we interpret the psalm.

Our Mouths Were Filled with Laughter (126:1-3)

Restore Our Fortunes, O Lord (126:4)

Weeping Comes before Reaping (126:5-6)

Psalm 24 -- The King of Glory

The King is the Creator (24:1-2)

The King's Requirement of Complete Loyalty (24:3-6)

The King of Glory Shall Come In (24:7-10)

The King of Glory and Our Heart's Home

Prayer

Almighty, glorious King, Lord of Glory. I exalt you. You are holy. You are mighty. You have all power. And yet you knock on my door, seek entrance into my heart. Do come in, Master, and live in me forever. Let your glory light my life. In Jesus' name, I pray. Amen.

Songs

• "Be Exalted, O God," words and music by Brent Chambers (© 1977, Scripture in Song / Maranatha! Music). Psalm 57:9-11.
• "Bringing in the Sheaves," words: Knowles Shaw (1874), music: George A. Minor (1880). Psalm 126:6
• "Can I Ascend," words and music by Matt Redman (© 1995 Thankyou Music). Psalm 24:3.
• "Clean Hands and a Pure Heart," words and music by Dale Garratt (© 1980, Scripture in Song). Psalm 24:3-5; 2 Chronicles 16:9.
• "Give Us Clean Hands," words and music by Charlie Hall (© 2000, worshiptogether.com songs). Psalm 24:3-5.
• "Great Is the Lord" (and greatly to be praised), by Robert Ewing (© 1976, Robert Ewing). Psalm 48:1-2; Ephesians 4:4-5; Psalm 96:4
• "Hallelujah! Our God Reigns," words and music by Dale Garratt (© 1972, Scripture in Song / Maranatha! Music). Revelation 9:6-7; Psalm 96:10
• "He Is Exalted, the King Is Exalted on High," words and music by Twila Parris (© 1985, Straightway Music / Mountain Spring Music)
• "He That Goeth Forth with Weeping," words: Thomas Hastings (1836), music: "Brocklesby," by Charlotte A. Barnard (1868). Psalm 126:6.
• "I Exalt Thee" (For Thou, Lord, art high above all the earth), words and Music by Pete Sanchez, Jr. (© 1976, Pete Sanchez, Jr.). Psalm 97:9.
• "Lift Up Your Heads, O Ye Gates," #33 Chorus in "The Messiah," an Oratorio by Georg F. Handel (1741). To sing this rousing chorus as part of a choir is a wonderful and emotional experience. Psalm 24:7-10.
• "Lift Up Your Heads to the Coming King," words and music by Steve Fry (© 1977, Birdwing Music). Psalm 24.
• "My Heart Is Fixed, O God," words: Charles Wesley (1743), music: "Middlesex" (1875). Psalm 57:7.
• "Our God Reigns," words and music by Leonard E. Smith, Jr. (© 1974, 1978, New Jerusalem Music). Isaiah 52:7; Psalm 96:10
• "Señor, Yo Quiero Entrar" (O God, I Want to Enter), words: anonymous, translated by David L. Edwards (1994), music: Latin American melody (20th century). Chalice Hymnal #291. Psalm 24:3-4.
• "Sow in the Morn thy Seed," words: James Montgomery (1832), music: "Silver Street," by Isaac Smith (c. 1770). Psalm 126:6.
• "The Earth Is the Lord's (Psalm 24)," words and music by Bill Batstone and Tom Howard (© 1984, Maranatha! Music). Psalm 24.
• "Those Who Sow in Tears," words and music by Tom Howard and Bill Batstone (© 1986, Maranatha! Music)
• "Thou Hast Turned My Mourning into Dancing for Me," unknown. Psalm 30:11.
• "To God Be the Glory" (Great Things He Hath Done), words: Fanny J. Crosby, music William H. Doane.
• "Who May Ascend to the Hill of the Lord?" words and music by Kirk Dearman (© 1989, Maranatha Praise, Inc.). Psalm 24:3-5.
• "You Turned My Wailing into Dancing," words and music by Bruce Bremner (© 1980, Scripture in Song / Maranatha! Music). Psalm 30:11-13.