Psalm 95:1-11 O come, let us sing to the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.… The shipwrecked mariner, hoping for safety on the sea-girt rock; the hunted fugitive, flying for a refuge to the cliff on the plain; the fainting traveller, throwing himself down in the shade of rock in the desert; the steep and precipitous hill, with its encircling stream, forming the site of a mighty fortress: each of these pictures tells us of weakness finding comfort and aid, each sets forth the value of the redeeming work, and the mighty mission of Christ our Lord. For the very idea of a rock is that of stability and strength, that which cannot be moved, that on which we may rest secure. "For us and our salvation" Christ died, says the noble language of our Creed. He is the great example of self-sacrifice, and of the One who devoted Himself to death and suffering for the benefit of "the many." But how shall we apply to our own selves the benefit of Christ's work? How shall we find a refuge in the Rock of our salvation.? By a humble and faithful realization of what He has done for us. (J. W. Hardman, LL.D.) Parallel Verses KJV: O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation.WEB: Oh come, let's sing to Yahweh. Let's shout aloud to the rock of our salvation! |
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