Overflow Daily...ish: Hymn Psalms


This is the second post in a series of 11 on the Psalms, if you would like to read the first in the series, click here. In this series I will be highlighting the various types of Psalms that you will encounter in the book of Psalm. This is by no means the ultimate and final arrangement of the Psalms, but it is one that I have found to be very helpful.
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The earth and everything in it, the world and its inhabitants, belong to the LORD…Who is He, this King of glory? The LORD of Hosts, He is the King of glory. Selah


Psalm 24:1, 10

The first Psalm type I want to highlight are generally classified as hymn psalms and you probably sing these psalms more often than you think. The reason being is that they are so easy to sing to and generally reflect the type of attitude that every present ought to have. Especially in a congregational context, these psalms just scream out, sing me!

They are beautiful and rich in theology because they are meant to remind us of who God is (character and nature) and what God has done (His works and providential will). Every part of the worship service on the Lord’s Day teaches us something, they teach us about God. Even the songs that we sing ought to be richly theological. The hymn psalms are great for this. They are meant to be sung as a whole congregation and serve to remind us of the grandness of who God is and the greatness of what He has done.

The hymns can also be further divided into 6 different sub-genres which cause us worshippers to reflect on specific aspects of God. For example, (1) the victory songs bring us to worship Him for being triumphant over his enemies (Ps 68). (2) Processional hymns remind us of his holiness as we draw near to Him (Ps 24). (3) While in His presence or the Zion hymns, we are also able to reflect on His love and justice (Ps 48). (4) Hymns reflecting on God’s sovereignty are blessed assurances that nothing is out of His control (Ps 99). (5) Antiphonal hymns, such as Psalm 136, are hymns which are responses to the pastor or worship team from the congregation. (6) Lastly hallelujah hymns, are those which cause us to first consider or to dwell on the fact that God is to be praised; they generally start or finish with Hallelujah (Ps. 146).

As you read through the Psalms, when you come across a Hymn Psalm take some time to worship Him. The temptation is to just read the Psalms and forget that these are meant to be sung. And as we sing them, let the words sink deep into your hearts with gladness that you have a God who is merciful and gracious, who has done a perfect work through His Son.

Grace and Peace,
Pastor Alex

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