Now We Have Reason to Shout for Joy :: Psalm 66:3, 5, 8-9 (1-2)
Hallelujah! He is risen! ... In this recognition, you have grace and peace from God in Christ, and a [reason to make a joyful] shout to God, all the earth! (v 1) For the past couple of Sundays, we have been meditating on the Introits of the Divine Service. This week we take up our versicles from Psalm 66. Introits, you should remember, are entrance hymns, songs we sing in response to God’s call to enter into his presence, where we receive his Divine Service. We sing in recognition that he serves us. He remembers us. Introits are wonderful responses to his call. Consider today’s on this Fourth Sunday of Easter. 6. Make a joyful shout to God, all the earth! Sing the glory of his name. Lay upon him the glory of his praise! Say to God, ‘How awesome are your works! With your strength, your enemies will be found liars. Come and see the deeds of God. Awesome are his deeds toward the sons of Adam. Bless, O Peoples, our God. Be caused to hear the ...