Psalms 96

Psalms 96:1

O sing] This Psalme, and Psalme CV. 1,—15. with small alterations, make up that Psalme composed by David, upon the bringing of the Ark from Obed-Edoms house, into the Citie of David, 1 Chron. XVI. 8,—36.

a new song] See the Observations on Psal. XXXIII. 3.

Psalms 96:9

beauty of holinesse] In the glorious holy Sanctuary.

Psalms 96:11

searoare] In token of joy.

Psalms 96:12

the trees] Humane affections ascribed to insensible creatures; thereby to set out mans duty.

Psalms 96:13

for the cometh] Or, when he cometh. Which may relate to Christs coming into the world, Matth. XII. 20. Acts X. 42. and ch. XVII. 31. Psal. XCVIII. 9. and CX. 6. Esay II. 4. and XI. 3, 4. and XVI. 5. 2 Tim. IV. 1. Apoc. XIX. 11.