ARGUMENT

ARG. THOMAS. The Voice of CHRIST to the FATHER. The Voice of CHRIST to the FATHER or of the Church to CHRIST, whose sons, who were silent a little before, hanging up their harps on the willows, promise that they will sing to the LORD in the Sight of the Angels.

VEN. BEDE. To David himself, signifies to the LORD CHRIST Himself unto Whom the whole confession of this Psalm is referred. Throughout the Psalm the Church Universal speaks. In the first paragraph she praises the LORD for the benefit vouchsafed her, intreating for patience in future, that by the gift thereof she may be able to bear the troubles of the world. I will give thanks unto Thee, O Lord. In the second part, she prays that the kings of the earth may give thanks to the LORD most High, because He vouchsafes to show the wonders of His Majesty in all things, beseeching that He will not despise those converted sinners whom He has vouchsafed to create.

SYRIAC PSALTER. Composed by David. A thanksgiving with prophecy.

EUSEBIUS OF CÆSAREA. Thanksgiving with prophecy.

S. ATHANASIUS. A Psalm with confession.