Charles H. Spurgeon on Psalms 96:1

The novelties of grace.

1. A new salvation.

2. Creates a new heart.

3. Suggests a new song.

4. Secures new testimonies, and these,

5. Produce new converts.

Verses 1-3.

1. The end desired —to see the earth singing unto the Lord, and blessing his name.

2. The means suggested —the showing forth his salvation from day to day; declaring his glory, etc.

3. The certainly of its accomplishment. The Lord hath said it. "O sing, "etc. When he commands earth must obey. G. R.

Verses 1-3. The progress of zeal.

1. The spring of expansive desire, Ps 96:1.

2. The streamlet of practical daily effort, Ps 96:2.

3. The broad river of foreign missions, Ps 96:3. C. D.

Verses 1-9. We are to honour God.

1. With songs, Ps 96:1-2.

2. With sermons, Ps 96:3.

3. With religious services, Ps 96:7-9. —Matthew Henry.

Verses 3 (first clause).

1. Declare among the heathen the glory of God's perfections, that they may acknowledge him as the true God.

2. Declare the glory of his salvation, that they may accept him as their only Redeemer.

3. Declare the glory of his providence, that they may confide in him as their faithful guardian.

4. Declare the glory of his word, that they may prize it as their chief treasure.

3. Declare the glory of his service, that they may choose it as their noblest occupation.

4. Declare the glory of his residence, that they may seek it as their best home. William Jackson.