The
Book of Psalms should be referred to as a "Song Book" instead of a
"Hymn Book" since the psalms are not all etymologically considered to
be hymns. Many writers have referred to
the Book of Psalms as the "Hymn Book" of the Bible and we take no
occasion with such reference to the Book of Psalms.
The
Book of Psalms is not only "our" song book of the Bible, but it was
the song book for the religious services of the Second Temple. Although some of the psalms were sung in the
First Temple it was not completed at the time that Solomon's Temple was
built. Since the time that the Old
Testament Canon was finished, the Book of Psalms has served as perhaps the
greatest Biblical source of materials for hymns, gospel songs, and praise choruses.
This
collection has served throughout the centuries as the main devotional source of
the Bible. The uses of the collection
are many. Here are just a few:
1. It is a song book intended to be sung.
2. It is a devotional book for both public
and private worship.
3. It contains many Bible doctrines.
4. It is a fascinating poetical book.
5. It generally contains theology,
history, prophesy, prayers and praises.
6. It expresses the deepest religious
expressions.
7. It relates to saint and sinner.
8. Its message relates to the current
needs of believers since its message is timeless.
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