Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 81:1
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Psalms81:1
Congregational singing should be general, hearty, joyful. The reasons for this, and the benefits of it.
Verses 1-3.
1. Praise should be sincere. It can come from the people of God only.
2. It should be constant: they should praise God at all times.
3. It should be special. There should be seasons of special praise.
(a) Appointed by God, as Sabbaths and solemn feasts.
(b) Demanded by providence on occasion of special deliverances and special mercies.
4. It should be public: "sing aloud:" "bring hither, "etc. G. R.
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