Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary.
This exhortation is directed to all nations, not Israel alone, which proves it concerns Christ's kingdom. The heathen were mute and deaf to God until the Gospel spread the knowledge of Him everywhere; the Spirit stirred the saints under the Law to praise God until that day came.
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Commenting on Psalm 96:1-13
Honour and majesty are before him. Men can but mimic these things; their pompous pageants are but the pretence of greatness. Honour and majesty are with him and with him alone. In the presence of Jehovah real glory and sovereignty abide, as constant attendants. Strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. In him are combined all that is mighty and lovely, powerful and resplendent.
Sing unto the Lord a new song, a song for new favours, born of new affections in renewed hearts. Let all the earth sing it, not the Jews only; this is Gospel song, suited to the new covenant and the precious privileges that came with it, never to wax old.
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Commenting on Psalm 96:1-9