Why Should We Sing Psalms? (Joel R. Beeke)

Description

Among evangelicals, singing psalms is largely a thing of the past. In this pamphlet, Joel R. Beeke gives nine reasons why churches ought to return to the ancient practice of psalm singing. Here you will find the biblical basis, the experiential benefits, and the sheer beauty and glory of singing psalms. Those hoping to recover biblical faith in our day will do well to take part in the Christ- exalting and soul-enriching worship found in the inspired Psalms.

Table of Contents:

1. The Biblical Basis for Singing the Psalms
- God Gave the Psalms for Israel and All Nations to Sing
- The Psalms Reveal Christ in His Sufferings and Glory
- Christ and the New Testament Church Sang the Psalms

2. The Experiential Benefits of Singing the Psalms  
- Singing the Psalms Causes the Word of Christ to Dwell in Us Richly
- Singing the Psalms Helps Us to Be Filled with God’s Spirit
- Singing the Psalms Enables Us to Worship God in Every Experience

3. The Beauty and Glory of Singing the Psalms
- The Psalms Unite Us with believers of All Times
- The Psalms Lift Up Our Eyes to the Hope of Glory
- The Psalms Keep God Supreme in Our Worship

Endorsement

“’The Psalms are full of Christ’ is the foremost of many profound and compelling observations by Joel Beeke in his plea for the recovery of singing the Psalms of the Bible in the worship of God’s people. The tragic neglect of this, the only divinely inspired hymnbook ever published, is a reflection of the shallowness of much of what passes for praise in a culture where endless repetition of emotive mantras – ‘Jesus is the Rock and He rolls my blues away’ over and over again comes to mind. Beeke makes the case for the unique and incomparable depth and richness of the Psalms – for our singing in praise to their Author – showing how they reach into every corner of human experience, from painful to pleasurable, with the message of the Christ of the gospel and the presence and power of the Holy Spirit. This is a clarion call that recalls the church to the lost blessings of singing God’s songs to His praise and glory and our comfort and joy. Most warmly recommended.” – Gordon J. Keddie, Reformed Presbyterian pastor and author

Product Details

Title: Why Should We Sing Psalms?

Author: Joel R. Beeke

ISBN: 9781601784155

Publisher: Reformation Heritage Books

Pages: 32

Binding: Paperback