Psalms for All SeasonsHow can the psalms, those ancient Hebrew songs of praise, speak to today's believers? Can these prayers enhance the prayer life of such believers? By examining fifty-five psalms, the author demonstrates how these prayers can speak to different stages in the life of individuals and communities. Some speak to moments of balance and harmony. Others look to our times of disaster and disillusionment. Still others reflect on God's capacity to surprise and change our lives. They are indeed Psalms for all Seasons. A blend of biblical scholarship and pastoral theology, this work is especially well-suited for adult Bible study groups, college courses, prayer groups, those who pray the Liturgy of the Hours, or any group or individual with an interest in the psalms. The inclusive-language 1991 NAB translation is used. |
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... Bless the Lord , my soul ! Lord , my God , you are great indeed ! You are clothed with majesty and glory , 2 robed in light as with a cloak . You spread out the heavens like a tent ; 3 you raised your palace upon the waters . You make ...
... Bless the Lord , my soul ! Hallelujah ! This beautiful psalm attests to the symmetry and splendor of God's magnificent creation . The human person ( in v . 1 " soul " means the conscious , reflecting self ) feels compelled to break out ...
... bless his people with peace ! Scholars generally agree that this psalm was originally a pagan composition extolling the Canaanite god Baal , the weather god who through storms and rains brings fertility to the earth . Here the imagery ...
... whose people we are , God's well - tended flock . Enter the temple gates with praise , its courts with thanksgiving . 5 Give thanks to God , bless his name ; 20 In Praise of Dependence : The Psalms of Descriptive Praise.
John F. Craghan. 5 Give thanks to God , bless his name ; good indeed is the Lord , Whose love endures forever , whose faithfulness lasts through every age . This simple but powerful hymn actually consists of two mini- hymns : ( 1 ) vv ...