Download or read book The Songs of Degrees written by Stephen Kaung and published by Christian Fellowship Publishers. This book was released on 1970-03-17 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: These fifteen Songs of Degrees are songs of ascents. They immortalize the spiritual experiences of ascents of the soul. In our seeking for union with God in life, we pass through different stages of growth such as purification, enlightenment and union. In each step, there are lessons to learn. May all who seek for a closer walk with God be encouraged by this meditation of these songs.
Download or read book The Pilgrim Psalms written by Samuel Cox and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 356 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Pilgrim Songs written by Edward Dennett and published by Irving Risch. This book was released on 2015-02-16 with total page 89 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE Psalms bearing this title are fifteen in number (Psalms 120-134), and, while diversified in their contents, are manifestly bound intimately together, and make progress towards a desired goal. They have afforded much interest and instruction to God's people in all ages, even if imperfectly understood and applied; and the interest and instruction will rather be deepened if their divine intent and object are apprehended. The significance of the title, which these Psalms bear, has been much discussed; but almost all the various opinions offered may be included in what undoubtedly is the true solution. For example, the word translated "degrees" is almost universally allowed to be that used of the recurring journeys of Israel up to Jerusalem for the several festivals, and some accordingly have maintained that these songs were sung by the godly at the various stages of their route. Others seeing references to a later period, to the turning again of the captivity of Zion (Psalm 126), have concluded that they were used on the pilgrim journey from Babylon to Jerusalem for the rebuilding of the temple. (Ezra 1-3.) Another class of interpreters assert that the whole of the fifteen Psalms were sung on "the fifteen steps between the court of the men and the court of the women," as the pilgrim bands were actually entering the precincts of the sacred building. Without discussing these several theories, it will suffice to point out that all alike coincide in making the temple the object, or goal, to which the faces of the pilgrims were turned; and secondly, that all alike fail to perceive the prophetical character of these Psalms. It is in the combination of these two points that the truth will be found. To take the latter point first, it is easy from many allusions to prove that the Psalms are mainly prophetical. Reference has already been made to Psalm 126, where it is said, "When the Lord turned again the captivity of Zion, we were like them that dream. Then was our mouth filled with laughter, and our tongue with singing: then said they among the heathen, The Lord hath done great things for them," etc. (vv. 1, 2.) That the restoration from Babylon was a shadow of a larger fulfilment may be readily conceded; but to those who are acquainted with the predictions of the prophets concerning the establishment of the kingdom under the glorious Messiah, nothing short of the future deliverance and glory of Zion could be accepted as answering to this description. The last verse of the Psalm, indeed, will only find its complete fulfilment in Christ as King in Zion. Predictions, only to be realized after the Lord has restored His earthly people to blessing under His own sway, are as plainly found in Psalms 124, 125, 128, 130, 132-134. The last three Psalms of the series undoubtedly justify the contention that the temple, the habitation of the Mighty One of Jacob, is the longed-for end, or consummation. If, however, the prophetic interpretation of these Psalms be allowed, the temple will not be that which Solomon, or Zerubbabel, built, but that which the Man, whose name is the BRANCH, will build, even He who shall bear the glory, and shall sit, and rule, a priest upon His throne; that is, Christ Himself. (SeeZechariah 6:12-15.) Another point must be mentioned, viz., that it is clear from many parts of these Psalms that Israel is viewed as in the land, after their having been scattered, and yet not finally delivered from the power of their oppressors. The reader should notice the recurrence of the word Israel, as showing that it is not only the presence of the two tribes (Judah and Benjamin) in the land, but that also the ten tribes have been restored; that, moreover, they now once again form but one nation (seeEzekiel 37:18-28), and that Zion and the temple form the centre, as the seat of government and blessing, for all. Still, as already said, they are not yet finally delivered from their adversaries. They thus cry, "Have mercy upon us, O Lord, have mercy upon us: for we are exceedingly filled with contempt. Our soul is exceedingly filled with the scorning of those that are at ease, and with the contempt of the proud." (Psalm 122:3, 4; also Psalm 124.) What we have, then, in these Songs of Degrees is the progress and experience of Israel, after their restoration, while waiting for the interposition of Jehovah to deliver them from all their enemies, and to establish them in security and blessing. It is not, therefore, Christianity or Christian experience which must be sought for in these Psalms; but, inasmuch as the principles of the divine life, or of the divine nature, in souls are the same in every dispensation, much instruction may be here gleaned by Christians. Two things are never found in the Psalms, nor, indeed, in the Old Testament — the revelation of the Father, nor, consequently, the Spirit of adoption. These are only known after Pentecost, though our blessed Lord revealed the Father when with His disciples. (John 14:9-11.) It was not possible, however, for them to apprehend the revelation made until they had received the gift of the Holy Ghost. Unless we bear in mind this distinction, when reading the Psalms, we are apt to lose sight of the heavenly calling, and the heavenly character of Christianity. A few words may be added concerning the structure of this interesting group of Psalms. "All are grouped," says a pious expositor, "around Psalm 127, which was written by Solomon. . . . On both sides there stands a heptad (i.e., seven) of pilgrim songs, consisting of two Psalms written by David, and five others, which have no name attached. Both sevens are divided into four and three.* Each heptad (seven) contains the name of Jehovah twenty-four times; each of the connected groups (Psalms 120-123, 124-126, 128-131, 132-134.) twelve times." Surely the facts here stated show the impress of a divine Hand, the Hand which guided and controlled those who have been thus used as vehicles both of a divine design, and of divine thoughts. To cite once again, "the unity (of these Psalms) is not one merely of form, it also refers to the thoughts," for while different servants were chosen to express them, the Author of all alike is the Spirit of God. These facts should furnish an additional incentive to the earnest and devout study of this portion of the Holy Scriptures.† *The reader may recall that this division is also found in the New Testament, as, for example, in the seven parables of Matthew 13, in the seven churches, the seven seals, the seven trumpets, etc., of the Apocalypse. †We append one of the latest (perhaps the latest) descriptions of the character of the "Songs of Degrees" for the consideration of the reader. "We have now reached the so-called 'Songs of Degrees,' a clearly defined series of fifteen psalms, which, with two thanksgiving psalms appended, forms the third division of the Fifth Book. These songs of degrees are rather 'songs of the ascents,' which we are surely right in interpreting in the first place by reference to those ascents of the tribes thrice a year to the feasts at Jerusalem, which are spoken of in the third psalm of this very series. (Psalm 122:4.) But this only furnishes a clue to the inner meaning this repeated call to the city of God being in view of those 'set times' of Leviticus 23, which speak of those gracious acts of God towards His people, which for all eternity will call them round Himself in praise. The 'ascents' are, therefore, above all else, ascents of the heart to Him because of His grace; and this is in fact what these songs are — a recounting in a five-fold series the Divine ways towards Israel, by which their blessing has been accomplished, and for which their hearts will endlessly praise Him. With this the 'climbing' movement of the psalms themselves, which Delitzch adduces, after Gesenius, is in intimate sympathy — a feature which only shows how perfectly the form of these inspired songs is moulded by their spirit, while it by no means allows us to degrade them, as their materialistic interpretation would, by making the form the whole thing."
Download or read book Willmington s Guide to the Bible written by H. L. Willmington and published by Tyndale House Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1981 with total page 1038 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: WILLMINGTON'S GUIDE TO THE BIBLE is a treasury of Bible knowledge written in layman's language. Dr. Willmington's goal has been to publish a concise, all-inclusive summary of basic Bible information in one volume, to make available in abbreviated form "a complete Bible education in a single book.
Download or read book The gradual Psalms a treatise on the fifteen songs of degrees with commentary written by Henry Thomas Armfield and published by . This book was released on 1874 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Songs of the Temple Pilgrims written by Robert Nisbet and published by . This book was released on 1863 with total page 378 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Pilgrim Psalms an Exposition of the Songs of Degrees Psalms Cxx cxxxiv written by Neil M'Michael and published by . This book was released on 1860 with total page 364 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Psalms of the Bible The Songs of Scripture in Both Contemporary and Classic Form written by Holman Bible Publishers and published by B&H Publishing Group. This book was released on 2019-09-01 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Psalms of the Bible features the entire book of Psalms as well as other poems and songs of worship from the Bible in both their classic and contemporary forms. A beautifully-presented single-column format highlights the poetic nature of these songs, and the inclusion of the psalms in their classic form (King James Version) alongside a contemporary translation (Christian Standard Bible) ensures a rich and reflective immersion into God’s Word. Also included is an introduction article by Keith and Kristyn Getty on why the Church needs the psalms. Features Include: Introduction article by Keith and Kristyn Getty, text portions of the CSB and KJV translations, additional songs and prayers of worship in the Bible, presentation page, single-column text, easy-to-read type, flexible LeatherTouch® binding, black-letter text, ribbon marker, smyth-sewn binding, and more. CSB/KJV Psalms of the Bible features the highly readable, highly reliable text of the Christian Standard Bible® (CSB). The CSB stays as literal as possible to the Bible's original meaning without sacrificing clarity, making it easier to engage with Scripture's life-transforming message and to share it with others. CSB/KJV Psalms of the Bible alsofeatures the authorized version of the King James translation (KJV). The KJV is one of the bestselling versions of all time and captures the beauty and majesty of God’s Word for those who love the rich heritage and reverent language of this rendering of the Holy Bible.
Download or read book The Pilgrim Psalms written by Samuel Cox and published by . This book was released on 1885 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Songs of the Degrees written by Barry Bowen and published by . This book was released on 2012-02-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hezekiah assembled these Psalms to commemorate the extension of his life of fifteen years when the time dial of Ahaz's went back ten degrees. They represent fifteen steps to our deliverance from our own death. They ascend to a climax of praise and thanks. In these words we glimpse godliness as we have not understood it before. It is a joyful exercise and a must read for all who trust God to deliver.
Download or read book Baxter s Explore the Book written by J. Sidlow Baxter and published by Zondervan. This book was released on 1986-12-26 with total page 1848 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exposition, commentary and practical application of the meaning and message of the Bible.
Download or read book 98 Degrees written by Kristin Sparks and published by St. Martin's Paperbacks. This book was released on 2015-08-11 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Drew, Jeff, Nick and Justin. They're four fine guys who are taking the music world by storm with their winning combination of R&B and pop. Where did they come from? Where do they see themselves going? What inspires their fabulous songs? And what's going on in their personal lives? Find out the sizzling inside story on this scorchingly sexy band!
Download or read book The Student s Handbook to the Psalms written by John Sharpe and published by . This book was released on 1894 with total page 488 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Prayer book interleaved with historical illustrations and explanatory notes arranged parallel to the text by W M Campion and W J Beamont written by William Magan Campion and published by . This book was released on 1868 with total page 424 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Songs of Messiah written by Michael Adi Nachman and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2012-10-03 with total page 734 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every single true prophet in the Bible came singin in the name of one true G-d the Father of Yahushua the Messiah whose name is Yahuah. Yahuah, G-d of Abrham, the God of Yitzhak the God of Yaaqob is his name. From Noah with whom Yahuah made a covenant to Jesus (Yahushua) whom Yahuah made into a covenant, they all came in that name. If you can not read Hebrew but wonder what the Bible says in Hebrew, this book is for you. There are literally hundreds of passages in Hebrew and Greek written out in letters of the English alphabet. If you then take those scriptures and make a melody and sing them to Yahuah you will learn the word as the Holy Spirit actually had it written. You will access the ten commandments in Hebrew, the declaration of Yahuah's unity in Hebrew. Some of the most beautiful Psalms of David in Hebrew all using the English alphabet. This book is unique for those who are hungry for justice and righteousness; hungry for more of prophecy and the prophetic word; hungry for the fear of Yahuah. The Holy Spirit will use this book to speak to leadership saying "This is the way, walk in it". Get this book and get blessed by Yahuah who made all things. Get this book and get ready for the age to come and the rebuilding of the temple by 2037 if my calculations are correct! Start singing the songs of Messiah in Hebrew today!
