The book of Psalms was Israel's song book. The Bible being its own interpreter proves this to be. Psalm 18 is known as a Psalm of David, but when you compare 2 Samuel 22:1 you find it is called a song. And Paul tells us in both Ephesians and Colossians that one of the marks of a Spirit-filled believer is that he sings spiritual songs, Psalms being his reference. Jesus sang one prior to the Cross.
In Genesis 4:21 we're told early mankind invented instruments of music, no doubt to accompany singing. Also it's recorded in 1 Sam. 16:23 that troubled Saul was refreshed when David played his harp. How often in my Christian life have I been comforted, inspired, and blessed by a godly instrumental or song. I'm not speaking of diddies for those in the baby pool but for those saints who are in deep waters — songs that make the heart pant not just the foot pat.
Every Christian ought to have a good, meaty songbook that he or she can use in devotional time. I have an old Welsh hymnal near to my rocker at all times, I enjoy reading the words as much as singing them. Reading or singing after your time with the Lord will bring great spiritual reward. We're told in great time of trial that after Paul and Silas prayed they sang praises to God; it was then that God shook the place and things began to open up for them.
"It came even to pass, as the trumpeters and singers were as one, to make one sound to be heard in praising and thanking the LORD; and when they lifted up their voice with the trumpets and cymbals and instruments of musick, and praised the LORD, saying, For he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever: that then the house was filled with a cloud, even the house of the LORD."
(2 Chron. 5:13)
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