Chapter 97

And this psalm depicts the first coming of the Lord and the faith in Him of all nations, given to them according to the promises that were announced to the fathers. Therefore, the psalm encourages all nations to shout the song of victory composed on their behalf. Ps.97:1. Sing a new song to the Lord, for the Lord has created a wondrous thing. For it is truly marvelous that death has been brought into inactivity and the human race has been revived again. For Christ is the Father’s Right Hand, because He has no need for human help, He brings everything under heaven to His Father. Ps.97:2. The Lord has spoken of His salvation. The word “salvation” means the coming of the Lord in the flesh, according to what Simeon said: “as my eyes have seen Your salvation” (Luke 2:30). Reveal Your truth before tongues, having expelled the prince of this century, and justified us, who from ancient times were under his torment. Ps.97:3. I will remember My mercy to Jacob. For he made a promise that through his Seed all nations would be blessed (Gen. 28:14). Seeing all the ends of the earth the salvation of our God. There is no place on earth that does not have a part in the kingdom of Christ. Ps.97:5. Sing to our God on the harp. “Psaltery” refers to the harmony of soul and body. Ps.97:6. In forged pipes, and with the voice of a trumpet they are born. “Forged trumpets” means the all-igniting and undiminished power of the gospel preaching, and “forged trumpets” means royal dignity, because the kings were anointed from the horn, and moreover, their accession to the throne was proclaimed “forged trumpets.” Ps.97:7. Let the sea and its fulfillment move. “By the sea” means real life, because of the bitter worries in it. Therefore, she will move from the place of her former standing, i.e., idolatry. Ps.97:8. The rivers will clasp their hands together. He calls the holy Masters of Mysteries “rivers,” and their diligence in the work of preaching means that they splash together “together.” Ps.97:9. as he comes to judge the earth. That is, the angelic powers will rejoice; for they have “joy over one sinner who repents” (Luke 15:10). You might be interested in: