Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Psalm 104

There is an ebb and flow to this psalm. The psalmist sets the praise tone of the song with the opening verse. The he alternates to audience of his words. First he sings to an audience of listeners, presumably joining him in worship. He does not close out God. Maybe this is a chorus that all of the congregation sings to the LORD. Then he sings a solo to God himself. The switching of intended audiences, or collection of voices cycles through the sequence four times. Then the final 3 verses are a closing chorus of praise. Maybe this was sung by the psalm leader, the congregation, and the All Mighty. I think that would make an interesting arrangement.
Vs 1-to God
Vv 2-6 - to others
Vv 7-9 - to God
Vv 10-13a - to others
Vs 13b - to God
Vv 14-19 - to others
Vv 20-30 - to God
Vv 31-32 - to others
Vv 33-35 - to God and others
Stuart

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