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Psalm 149 v1-5 of 9 "Praise ye the LORD: unto him sing" Tune: Bishopthorpe. Scottish Psalter Falkirk Free Church image: Hezekiah turning his face to the wall (Isaiah 38 & 2 Kings 20) PSALM 149 C.M. 1 Praise ye the LORD: unto him sing a new song, and his praise In the assembly of his saints in sweet psalms do ye raise. 2 Let Isr’el in his Maker joy, and to him praises sing: Let all that Zion’s children are be joyful in their King. 3 O let them unto his great name give praises in the dance; Let them with timbrel and with harp in songs his praise advance. 4 For GOD doth pleasure take in those that his own people be; And he with his salvätion the meek will beautify. 5 And in his glory excellent let all his saints rejoice: Let them to him upon their beds aloud lift up their voice. 6 Let in their mouth aloft be raised the high praise of the Lord, And let them have in their right hand a sharp two-edgèd sword; 7 To execute the vengeance due upon the heathen all, And make deservèd punishment upon the people fall. 8 And ev’n with chains, as pris’ners, bind their kings that them command; Yea, and with iron fetters strong, the nobles of their land. 9 On them the judgment to perform found written in his word: This honour is to all his saints. O do ye praise the LORD.

Psalm 136 v1-5 of 26 "Praise GOD, for he is kind: His mercy lasts for aye" Falkirk Free Church Lectures in the Faith images: Bible drawings by Otto Semler and others, many based on the engravings by Carolsfeld, all in the public domain. The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as one-to-one correspondences. PSALM 136, second version 6 6 6 6 8 8 1 Praise GOD, for he is kind: His mercy lasts for aye. 2 Give thanks with heart and mind To God of gods alway: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 3 The Lord of lords praise ye, Whose mercies still endure. 4 Great wonders only he Doth work by his great power: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 5 Which God omnipotent, By might and wisdom high, The heav’n and firmament Did frame, as we may see: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 6 To him who did outstretch This earth so great and wide, Above the waters’ reach Making it to abide: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 7 Great lights he made to be; For his grace lasteth aye: 8 Such as the sun we see, To rule the lightsome day: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 9 Also the moon so clear, Which shineth in our sight; The stars that do appear, To guide the darksome night: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 10 To him that Egypt smote, Who did his message scorn; And in his anger hot Did kill all their first-born: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 11 Thence Isr’el out he brought; For his grace lasteth ever. 12 With a strong hand he wrought, And stretched-out arm deliver: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 13 The sea he cut in two; For his grace lasteth still. 14 And through its midst to go Made his own Israèl: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 15 But overwhelmed and lost Was proud king Pharàoh, With all his mighty host, And chariots there also: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 16 To him who pow’rfully His chosen people led, Ev’n through the desert dry, And in that place them fed: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 17 To him great kings who smote; For his grace hath no bound. 18 Who slew, and sparèd not Kings famous and renowned: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 19 Sihon the Am’rites’ king; For his grace lasteth ever: 20 Og also, who did reign The land of Bashan over: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 21 Their land by lot he gave; For his grace faileth never, 22 That Isr’el might it have In heritage for ever: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 23 Who hath rememberèd Us in our low estate; 24 And us deliverèd From foes which did us hate: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally. 25 Who to all flesh gives food; For his grace faileth never. 26 Give thanks to God most good, The God of heav’n, for ever: For certainly his mercies dure Most firm and sure eternally.

Psalm 117 Scottish Psalter version to the tune Glasgow Falkirk Free Church images: Solomon's temple PSALM 117 C.M. 1 O give ye praise unto the LORD, all nätions that be; Likewise, ye people all, accord his name to magnify. 2 For great to us-ward ever are his loving-kindnesses: His truth endures for evermore. The LORD O do ye bless.

Sing Psalms Psalm 114 "When Isr’el out of Egypt came, From people of a foreign tongue" tune: Herongate Falkirk Free Church It is possible to sing this with call and response. image: Harold Copping - Water from the rock PSALM 114 L.M. 1 When Isr’el out of Egypt came, From people of a foreign tongue, 2 Then Judah was God’s holy place; In Israèl was set his throne. 3 The sea beheld and swiftly fled; The Jordan river turned away. 4 The lofty mountains skipped like rams, The hills like little lambs at play. 5 O sea, why was it that you fled? Why, Jordan, did you turn away? 6 Why, mountains did you skip like rams, You hills, like little lambs at play? 7 Tremble, O earth, before the Lord, Before the face of Jacob’s God, 8 Who turned the rock into a pool; From solid rock the waters flowed.

The words are on the right. Sing Psalms Psalm 132 v10-18 of 18 "For the sake of your own servant, David, your appointed one" tune: Blaenwern Falkirk Free Church image: David's plans for God's house (2 Samuel 7, 1 Chronicles 28) PSALM 132 8 7 8 7 D 1 LORD our God, remember David and the hardships which he bore. 2 To the Mighty One of Jacob, to the LORD, this oath he swore: 3 “My house I will never enter; 4 rest and slumber I will shun, 5 Till I find the LORD a dwelling fit for Jacob’s Mighty One.” 6 This we heard of in Ephrathah, found it in the fields of Jaar: 7 “Let us hasten to his dwelling, worship at his footstool there. 8 Rise, O LORD, and dwell among us, resting with your ark of might! 9 May your priests be clothed with honour; may your saints sing with delight.” 10 For the sake of your own servant, David, your appointed one, Do not turn away your favour from his own anointed son. 11 God has sworn an oath to David and he will not turn from it: “I will choose from your descendants one who on your throne will sit. 12 “If your sons will keep my covenant and the statutes I make known, Surely then shall their descendants sit for ever on your throne.” 13 For the LORD has chosen Zion— there he wishes to remain: 14 “Here’s my resting place for ever, here it pleases me to reign. 15 “I will bless her with abundance; for her poor much food I’ll bring. 16 I will grant her priests salvation, and with joy her saints will sing. 17 I will raise a horn for David, for my chosen one a light. 18 With disgrace his foes I’ll cover; he’ll be crowned with glory bright.”

Psalm 129 v1-4 of 8 to the tune Rockingham/Communion "They have oppressed me from my youth; Yet I have not been overthrown." Falkirk Free Church images: some of Tissot's images from the life of Samson (Judges 13-17) The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as one-to-one correspondences. PSALM 129 L.M. 1 They have oppressed me from my youth— Let Israèl now make this known— 2 They have oppressed me from my youth; Yet I have not been overthrown. 3 They drew their ploughs across my back; The ploughmen made their furrows long. 4 The LORD is just; he cut me free From cords of those who did me wrong. 5 May all who hate Jerusalem Be put to shame and turned away. 6 May they, like grass upon the roof, Not grow, but wither and decay. 7 Such grass can fill no reaper’s hands; The gatherer has no reward. 8 May passers-by not say to them: “We wish you blessing from the LORD!”

Psalm 119 verses 113 to 120. "The double-minded I abhor" tune: Walton Sing Psalms version Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the fifteenth section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter samekh ס. PSALM 119 (15) L.M. 113 The double-minded I abhor, But your commands I love, O LORD. 114 You are my refuge and my shield; I’ve set my hope upon your word. 115 You evildoers, leave me now, That God’s commands I may obey. 116 By your word keep me; I shall live. Let not my hope be swept away. 117 Uphold me, and I shall be saved; For your decrees I have respect. 118 All those who stray from your commands And practise falsehood you reject. 119 The wicked you discard like dross; Therefore I love your holy law. 120 My body quakes for fear of you; Of your commands I stand in awe.

Psalm 119 verses 81 to 88. "My soul for your salvation yearns and faints" tune: Eventide Sing Psalms version Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the eleventh section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter kaph כ. PSALM 119 (11) 10 10 10 10 81 My soul for your salvation yearns and faints; But I have set my hope upon your word. 82 I’m weary looking for your promises; I say, “When will you comfort me, O LORD?” 83 I’m shrivelled like a wineskin in the smoke, Yet I do not forget all your decrees. 84 O how much longer must your servant wait? When will you punish all my enemies? 85 The proud have hidden pitfalls in my way; Their mind is fixed against your holy laws. 86 All your commands remain for ever sure; LORD, help me! for they hound me without cause. 87 They almost wiped your servant from the earth, But your commandments I did not betray. 88 Preserve my life according to your love; The statutes of your mouth I will obey.

Psalm 119 verses 9 to 16. "How can the young keep their life pure?" tune: When I survey the Wondrous Cross Sing Psalms version Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the second section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter beth ב. PSALM 119 (2) L.M. 9 How can the young keep their life pure? By doing what your word demands! 10 I seek you with my heart and soul; Let me not stray from your commands. 11 Your word I’ve hidden in my heart To keep me from offending you. 12 Praise be to you, O LORD my God; Teach me your statutes firm and true. 13 Each law proceeding from your mouth I gladly with my lips have told. 14 I love to follow your commands, As others love to count their gold. 15 I meditate upon your ways And on your precepts I reflect. 16 I take delight in your decrees; Your word I never will neglect.

Psalm 119 verses 49 to 56. Sing Psalms version tune: Londonderry Air (O Danny Boy) Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the seventh section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter zayin ז. PSALM 119 (7) 11 10 11 10 49 Remember what you said to me your servant, for you have given hope to me, O LORD. 50 This is my comfort throughout my affliction: my life is kept in safety by your word. 51 The arrogant have mocked me without pity; yet from your law I have not turned aside. 52 O LORD, your ancient laws I have remembered; through them alone in comfort I abide. 53 The wicked fill my heart with indignation; they from your holy law have gone astray. 54 The theme of all my praise has been your statutes; I sing of them in every place I stay. 55 Throughout the night your name, LORD, I remember; I’ll keep your law whatever comes my way. 56 Throughout my life this has remained my practice; the precepts you have given I obey.

Psalm 119 verses 1 to 8. Sing Psalms version tune: Rimington Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the first section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter aleph א. PSALM 119 (1) L.M. 1 Blessèd are those of blameless ways, Who live according to God’s word. 2 Blessèd are those who keep his laws, Who with their whole heart seek the LORD. 3 They keep themselves from doing wrong By walking in his perfect ways. 4 You have established laws for us That are to be obeyed always. 5 O that my ways were steadfast, LORD, In making your decrees my aim! 6 So, when I think on your commands, I would not feel disgrace or shame. 7 I’ll praise you with an upright heart, As your just laws are learned by me. 8 All your decrees I will obey; Do not forsake me utterly.

Psalm 119 verses 137 to 144 Sing Psalms version tune: Rimington Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the eighteenth section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter he צ. PSALM 119 (18) L.M. 137 O LORD, you are the Righteous One; The statutes that you give are just. 138 You lay down laws of righteousness, Entirely worthy of our trust. 139 My zeal consumes and wears me out, Because my foes forget your word. 140 Your promises are tried and proved; And I your servant love them, LORD. 141 Though I am lowly and despised, Your precepts I do not forget. 142 Eternal is your righteousness; True is the law that you have set. 143 Distress and trouble press me down, But your commands are my delight. 144 Grant wisdom so that I may live; Your statutes are for ever right.

Psalm 120 Sing Psalms version "I call upon the LORD in my distress" tune: Eventide The same psalm is sung to another tune here: Falkirk Free Church This psalm is the first of the 15 psalms called Psalms of Ascent. For a sermon on it by Sinclair B Ferguson see here: https://stpeters-dundee.sermon.net/main/main/20072462 The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; it is not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. It is more like a visual cross-reference. image: Jacob builds an altar at Bethel. (Genesis 35:1-8) God said to Jacob, “Arise, go up to Bethel, and live there. Make there an altar to God, who appeared to you when you fled from the face of Esau your brother.” 2 Then Jacob said to his household, and to all who were with him, “Put away the foreign gods that are among you, purify yourselves, change your garments. 3 Let’s arise, and go up to Bethel. I will make there an altar to God, who answered me in the day of my distress, and was with me on the way which I went.”" 4 They gave to Jacob all the foreign gods which were in their hands, and the rings which were in their ears; and Jacob hid them under the oak which was by Shechem. 5 They traveled, and a terror of God was on the cities that were around them, and they didn’t pursue the sons of Jacob. 6 So Jacob came to Luz (that is, Bethel), which is in the land of Canaan, he and all the people who were with him. 7 He built an altar there, and called the place El Beth El; because there God was revealed to him, when he fled from the face of his brother. 8 Deborah, Rebekah’s nurse, died, and she was buried below Bethel under the oak; and its name was called Allon Bacuth. PSALM 120 10 10 10 10 1 I call upon the LORD in my distress; He listens to my prayer and answers me. 2 Deliver me, O LORD, from lying lips And from all tongues that speak deceitfully. 3 What will he do to you, deceitful tongue? What more besides will be your fitting doom? 4 With warriors’ arrows he will pierce you through, And punish you with burning coals of broom. 5 What misery to live in Meshech’s land, In Kedar’s tents, among my enemies! 6 With people loving strife I’ve lived too long; 7 They are for war, but I’m a man of peace.

Psalm 46 v1-11 of 11 Sing Psalms version c "God is our strength and refuge sure; An ever-present help is he" tune: A Mighty Fortress is our God - Ein feste Burg ist unser Gott Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. They are more like a visual cross-references. image: The return of the dove (Genesis 8) William Brassey Hole - The dedication of the temple. (1 Kings 8 & 2 Chronicles 7). The nations (Genesis 11) The Babylonians destroy brazen sea (2 Kings 25) The lepers of Samaria (2 Kings 7) John sees the holy city (Revelation 21-22) PSALM 46 (c) 8 8 8 8 6 6 6 6 8 1 God is our strength and refuge sure; An ever-present help is he When troubled days we must endure. 2 Therefore from fear our hearts are free, Though earthquakes move the world, And hills ’midst seas be hurled, 3 Though waters of the deep In turmoil roar and leap— Though breakers shake the mountains steep. 4 A river flows whose waters clear Make glad the city of our God— The consecrated city where The LORD Most High has his abode. 5 God dwells within her wall, And so she will not fall; No trouble can her move For God her help will prove When morning light dawns from above. 6 The kingdoms shake, the nations fret; He lifts his voice, earth melts away. 7 The LORD of hosts is with us yet; The God of Jacob is our stay. 8 Come then, let all draw near And view with holy fear The works, surpassing thought, The LORD alone has wrought. What ruin he on earth has brought! 9 To earth’s remotest bounds he turns Wars into peace: he snaps the spear; He breaks the bow; the shield he burns. 10 Know I am God; be still and fear. Among the nations I Will be exalted high; On earth I will hold sway. 11 “The LORD’s with us,” we say. The God of Jacob is our stay.

The first couple of words were not recorded. Psalm 119 verses 137 to 144 Sing Psalms version tune: Woodworth Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the eighteenth section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter he צ. PSALM 119 (18) L.M. 137 O LORD, you are the Righteous One; The statutes that you give are just. 138 You lay down laws of righteousness, Entirely worthy of our trust. 139 My zeal consumes and wears me out, Because my foes forget your word. 140 Your promises are tried and proved; And I your servant love them, LORD. 141 Though I am lowly and despised, Your precepts I do not forget. 142 Eternal is your righteousness; True is the law that you have set. 143 Distress and trouble press me down, But your commands are my delight. 144 Grant wisdom so that I may live; Your statutes are for ever right.

Psalm 119 verses 33 to 40. Sing Psalms version tune: Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll This is the fifth section of psalm 119. In the original Hebrew each stanza of this section begins with the letter he ה. PSALM 119 (5) L.M. 33 Teach me to follow your decrees; Then I will keep them to the end. 34 Give insight, and I’ll keep your law, With all my heart to it attend. 35 Lead me in your commandments’ path, For there, O LORD, delight I find. 36 Incline my heart towards your laws; From selfish gain preserve my mind. 37 O turn my eyes from worthless things; Give life according to your word. 38 To me, your servant, keep your pledge, So that you may be feared, O LORD. 39 Remove from me the shame I dread; Your laws excel in uprightness. 40 O how I long for your decrees! Preserve me in your righteousness.

Psalm 75 v1-10 of 10 "We give you thanks, O God, because your name is near." Tune Selma. Sing Psalms Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. images: William Brassey Hole - The dedication of the temple. (1 Kings 8 & 2 Chronicles 7). James Tissot - The Babylonians Destroy the Brazen Sea (2 Kings 25) PSALM 75 S.M. 1 We give you thanks, O God, because your name is near. All speak of your majestic deeds; your voice we also hear: 2 “I choose the appointed time; I judge with justice sure. 3 When earth and all its people quake, its pillars I secure. 4 “ ‘Boast not!’ I tell the proud; the wicked I address: 5 ‘Do not lift up your heads with pride, or speak with haughtiness’.” 6 No one in all the earth can truly give renown. 7 God is the judge; he raises one and puts another down. 8 The LORD’s hand holds a cup with wine of powerful blend; He pours it out, and wicked ones must drink it to the end. 9 God’s works I will proclaim, and Jacob’s God I’ll praise. 10 The wicked’s strength I will destroy; the righteous I will raise.

Most people would benefit from turning on the captions / subtitles. This sermon was preached on 1 November 1992. There are lectures by the same preacher on the inspiration of the scriptures here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLieNTYk3WrzoambhfnVoiVC3aPnwiDna2

Psalm 15 Sing Psalms version "LORD, who may stay within your tent, your sacred dwelling-place? And who upon your holy hill may live before your face?" tune: Bays of Harris The same psalm is sung to another tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3UdodO0rOc&list=PLieNTYk3WrzqzD08pT8nJWWAG-BjqX7-n&index=14 Falkirk Free Church The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; it is not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. It is more like a visual cross-reference. Another cross references might be Psalm 24. image: The Tabernacle in the Desert (Numbers 9:15-23) This is taken from a worship service and has some coughing; it was never intended as a performance.

Psalm 13 "How long will you forget me, LORD? Will you forget always?" Tune: St Kilda Falkirk Free Church The same psalm is sung to another tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BugJLS0TCqM&list=PLieNTYk3WrzqzD08pT8nJWWAG-BjqX7-n&index=12 The image is only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; it is not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. image: William Brassey Hole - David's camp at En Gedi where he hid PSALM 13 C.M. 1 How long will you forget me, LORD? Will you forget always? How long, LORD, will you hide your face and turn from me your gaze? 2 How long must I be sad each day in deep perplexity? How long will my opponent stand in triumph over me? 3 O LORD my God, consider me and give me your reply. Light up my eyes or I will sleep the sleep of those who die. 4 Then would my enemy declare, “At last I’ve laid him low!” And so my foes would sing for joy to see my overthrow. 5 But still I trust your constant love; you save and set me free. 6 With joy I will extol the LORD who has been good to me.

Psalm 11 “Make your escape and like a bird. For refuge to your mountain flee." Tune: Herongate Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondence. images: Lot flees Sodom (Genesis 18) William Brassey Hole - The Three Visitors (Genesis 18) Lot flees Sodom (Genesis 18) The same psalm to a different tune here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcDy1gUx-3I&list=PLieNTYk3WrzqzD08pT8nJWWAG-BjqX7-n&index=11 PSALM 11 L.M. 1 I find my refuge in the LORD; How is it then you say to me, “Make your escape and like a bird For refuge to your mountain flee. 2 “For look, the wicked bend their bows, And on the string they set their dart; From shadows dark they aim and shoot At those who are upright in heart. 3 “If the foundations are destroyed And all around there is decay, Whatever can the righteous do, Surrounded by such disarray?” 4 The LORD is in his holy place; The LORD is on his heavenly throne. His eyes observe the human race, And in his sight each one is known. 5 The LORD examines all the just, The righteous ones he proves and tests; But all those who love wickedness And violence his soul detests. 6 Upon the wicked he will rain His fiery coals and sulphur hot; A scorching wind will beat on them— Such punishment will be their lot. 7 For God the LORD is righteous still, In righteousness he takes delight; And they alone will see his face Who are in heart and life upright.

Psalm 1a verses 1 to 6. Sing Psalms version tune: By Babel's Streams Falkirk Free Church image: Lawrie Cate, Open Torah scroll. Green is not directly mentioned in the psalm but Jeremiah 17:8, a cross reference, does mention that colour. This psalm opens the book of psalms. It is often paired with psalm 2. Psalm 2 ends with the word with which psalm 1 began. For a sermon on this psalm see https://youtu.be/Gh8Fc8R02L0 For a lecture on this psalm and psalm 2 see https://youtu.be/vTwW0-IyB_Q For a sermon on salvation and forgiveness see https://youtu.be/MKO6aEuGknQ For a lecture on Wisdom Literature see https://youtu.be/mqIhUomim1k For another tune see here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLieNTYk3WrzqzD08pT8nJWWAG-BjqX7-n PSALM 1 (a) C.M. 1 Blessed is the one who turns away from where the wicked walk, Who does not stand in sinners’ paths or sit with those who mock. 2 Instead he finds God’s holy law his joy and great delight; He makes the precepts of the LORD his study day and night. 3 He prospers ever like a tree that’s planted by a stream, And in due season yields its fruit; its leaves are always green. 4 Not so the wicked! They are like the chaff that’s blown away. 5 They will not stand when judgment comes or with the righteous stay. 6 It is the LORD who sees and knows the way the righteous go, But those who live an evil life the LORD will overthrow.

There appears to be only only recording of the 1995-1996 series of lectures. The speaker, John L. Mackay, spoke on the Wisdom Literature. In that lecture Psalm 119 was mentioned as fitting the pattern for Wisdom Literature. Many of the themes of the lecture are illustrated in this sermon on the 4th section of Psalm 119. There is an audio version of this section of the psalm here: https://youtu.be/9_3TRImsSkE The Sing Psalms version of the psalm reads as follows: PSALM 119 (4) L.M. 25 My soul is laid low in the dust; Give life according to your word. 26 I showed my ways, you answered me; Teach me your just decrees, O LORD. 27 Instruct me in your precepts’ way; I’ll think upon your works at length. 28 My soul with sorrow is worn out; According to your word give strength. 29 Be gracious to me through your law; From lying ways keep me apart. 30 I chose to take the way of truth; I keep your laws with all my heart. 31 I cling to your decrees, O LORD; Do not let shame take hold of me. 32 I run the way of your commands Because my heart you have set free.

Sing Psalms version Psalm 80 v1-3 & 14-19 of 19 "Hear, O Israel’s Shepherd, hear us; Joseph like a flock you lead." Tune: Blaewern Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. image: Israel's blessing on Joseph (Genesis 48) Benjamin (son of the right hand) should be the central name in verse 2. Sing Psalms has the order re-arranged to make it easier to sing. Some commentators mention a correspondence between this psalm and psalm 60. PSALM 80 (a) 8 7 8 7 1 Hear, O Israel’s Shepherd, hear us; Joseph like a flock you lead. You who are enthroned in glory, shine upon us in our need. 2 Shine on Benjamin, Manasseh, and for Ephraim rouse your might! 3 Turn us once again towards you; come and save us, give us light! 4 O LORD God, the Lord Almighty, how long will your anger smoke, Making void your people’s prayers, so that all your enemies mock? 5 You have fed us bread of sorrow; tears in plenty we must shed. 6 We are now before our neighbours humbled and discredited. 7 Look on us, O God Almighty; let us see your glory bright. Turn us once again towards you; come and save us, give us light! 8 Once you brought a vine from Egypt, drove out kings with mighty hand, 9 Set the vine in ground made ready; it took root and filled the land. 10 So its branches clothed the mountains, shading every cedar tree, 11 Spreading from the great Euphrates to the mighty western Sea. 12 Why did you break down its fences, so that all may pluck its fruit? 13 Creatures of the field devour it; wild boars tear it from the root. 14 Turn to us, O God Almighty, look and see from heaven above! 15 Tend this vine your hand has planted and the son you raised in love. 16 See your vine cut down and withered, and its branches burned with fire; Your rebuke has crushed your people, and they perish in your ire. 17 Let your hand be placed in blessing on the man at your right hand— On the son of man you’ve chosen, whom alone you caused to stand. 18 Then we will not wander from you, turning from you to our shame. Strengthen us, revive and heal us; then we’ll call upon your name. 19 Look on us, LORD God Almighty; let us see your glory bright. Turn us once again towards you; come and save us, give us light!

Sing Psalms version Psalm 78 v1-8 of 72 "O my people, hear my teaching; parables I will unfold." Tune: Ottawa Falkirk Free Church The images are only intended to provide resonances with some aspects of the psalm; they are not intended as a one-to-one correspondences. They are more like visual cross-references. PSALM 78 8 7 8 7 7 7 1-2 O my people, hear my teaching; parables I will unfold. Give attention as I utter dark and hidden things of old— 3 things that we have heard and known; by our fathers they were shown. 4 We will tell them to our children, generations yet to come; We will show the LORD’s great power and the wonders he has done. 5 Laws for Israèl he made, statutes firm to be obeyed. These he ordered our forefathers to their families to tell, 6 So the coming generation, not yet born, would know them well, and their children, in their turn, God’s commands and laws would learn. 7 Then to God they would be faithful, mindful of what he had done— 8 Not like their disloyal fathers, stubborn rebels every one; for God’s word they had denied and his precepts they defied.... 65 ... Then the Lord awoke from slumber, as a man with wine replete Wakes recovered from his stupor. 66 Then he made his foes retreat; like a rabble they became, put to everlasting shame. 67 He passed by the tents of Joseph, and the tribe of Ephraim; 68 But he chose the tribe of Judah, and Mount Zion, loved by him. 69 There he built his dwelling sure, like the earth, to stand secure. 70 So he chose his servant David, 71 bringing him from tending sheep, To be shepherd of his people, God’s inheritance to keep. 72 Faithfully by David fed, they with skilful hands were led.