Psalm 66

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• Historical References, Commentary and Comparative Texts:
  • From Exposition on the Psalms. Augustine (354-430).
  • Rashi's Commentary, c. 1075. chabad.org.
  • From the Geneva Notes (c.1599).
  • From Matthew Henry's Commentary.(c. 1700)
  • From Wesley's Notes. John Wesley (1703-1791).
  • From the Commentary on the Whole Bible (Jamieson, Fausset and Brown, 1871).
• Contemporary Commentary, Studies, and Exegesis:
  • Comments (commentary) and Clippings (technical notes for in-depth study), Chris Haslam, Anglican Diocese of Montreal.
  • Desert Scribblings, Psalm 66, Geoff McElroy.
    • "The worship found in Psalm 66 is not worship for the sake of worship, but is worship because of the confidence found in God’s deeds on behalf of God’s people."
  • The Old Testament Readings: Weekly Comments on the Revised Common Lectionary, Howard Wallace Audrey Schindler, Morag Logan, Paul Tonson, Lorraine Parkinson, Theological Hall of the Uniting Church, Melbourne, Australia.
    • "The psalmist’s release from his troubles is proof enough for him that God did hear him."
  • "Reasons for Praise," Larry Broding's Word-Sunday.Com: A Lectionary Resource for Catholics.
  • "Preaching the Psalms: Theological Affirmations and Questions," Ronald J. Allen, Reflections on the Lectionary for October, 2007, The Living Pulpit.
  • Sixth Sunday of Easter: Psalm 66:1-7, 16-20, "Come and See What God Has Done": The Psalms of Easter, Frederick J. Gaiser, Texts in Context, Word & World, Luther Seminary, 1987.
    • "God works in me for the sake of you, so I am twice blest: the work in me is real, but I am freed from dwelling on it, from corrupting it with my pride."
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  • Gaiser, Frederic, "'Come and See What God Has Done': The Psalms of Easter," Word & World, 1987. (Section begins on page 213.)
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  • Gaiser, Frederick J., "'I Will Tell You What God Has Done For Me' (Psalm 66:16): A Place for 'Testimony' in Lutheran Worship?" Word & World, 2006.
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• Hymns and Music:
  • Contemporary/Praise Song suggestions, Together to Celebrate, David MacGregor.
  • Hymns with Scripture Allusions: Psalm 66. The Cyber Hymnal.
  • Hymn Selections, The Lutheran Hymnal, Lutheran Worship.
  • "His Spirit Dwells in Me," Brenton Prigge, NewHymn, a new, relevant hymn set to traditional tunes.
  • "Give Praise to God," lyrics, midi, sheet music, mp3. Stephen J. Pearson, The Psalmistry.
  • Psalm Settings by Dale A. Schoening, Metrical Psalms
    • Psalm 66:1-9 set to Old 100th (LM)
    • Psalm 66:1-12 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65)
    • Psalm 66:8-20 set to St Gertrude (65 65 65 65 65 65)
  • The Psalmistry: Psalm 66 - All Psalms Music: original Christian sheet music, lyrics, guitar chords, midi, mp3 files for all 150 Psalms. See Terms of Use.
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