A Psalm and A Prayer
Psalm 98

Psalm 98

Leader:  O sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things. His right hand and his holy arm have gotten him victory.

People: The Lord has made known his victory. He has revealed his vindication in the sight of the nations.

Leader: He has remembered his steadfast love and faithfulness. All the ends of the earth have seen the victory of our God.

People: Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth. Break forth into joyous song and sing praises.

Leader: Sing praises to the Lord with trumpets and the sound of the horn. Make a joyful noise before the King, the Lord.

People: Sing together for joy at the presence of the Lord, for he is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world with righteousness, and the peoples with equity.

O Father, Your holiness, love, and majesty fill the earth. All creatures praise You as God and King. We gather with thankful hearts, and join them in singing joyous songs of love for You. We long to express our love for You, but too often mere human words fail us. Forgive us for those times when we have had the opportunity to express our faith in You, but have remained silent. Forgive us for disappointing You by acting on some of our poor decisions. Lead us in the way that we should go when we pray as Jesus taught: “Our Father. . .”