ARGUMENT

ARG. THOMAS. That GOD, by the Advent of the Nativity, hath declared His salvation unto all. The Voice of the Apostles, rejoicing at the Resurrection of CHRIST. Further, the Voice of the Church to the LORD and to the Apostles. The Apostolic Voice. A Prophecy, and the calling of the Gentiles. Concerning the first and second coming of CHRIST.

VEN. BEDE. This title refers to the LORD CHRIST, concerning both Whose comings this Psalm is about to speak.

The Prophet speaks throughout the Psalm. In the first part he recommends the Christian people to be glad with the rejoicing of a new song, since the wondrous Advent of CHRIST is granted. O sing unto the Lord a new song, &c. In the second part he declares more fully in various ways that we should rejoice, because the Judge desired by the righteous is to come at last. Show yourselves joyful in the Lord, all ye lands, &c.

SYRIAC PSALTER. Of David. Concerning the freedom of the people from Egypt, when they conquered and triumphed. Spiritually, it is a prophecy of the coming of CHRIST and the calling of the Gentiles.

EUSEBIUS OF CÆSAREA. The calling of the Gentiles and the coming of CHRIST.

S. ATHANASIUS. A Psalm of exhortation and as it were of command.