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Joyful, Not Just Dutiful, Worship
Commentators emphasize that worship should be filled with joy, not just a sense of duty. Charles Spurgeon describes it as the difference between the reverence of a slave and the delighted adoration of a child coming to a loving Father. This joy, however, should be balanced with deep reverence and solemnity, avoiding frivolity when entering God's presence.
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Albert Barnes
On Psalms 95:2
18th Century
Theologian
Let us come before his presence - Margin, as in Hebrew, “prevent his face.” The word in Hebrew literally means to come before; to anticipate…
Charles Ellicott
On Psalms 95:2
19th Century
Bishop
Come before. —Literally, go to meet. It is the word rendered “prevent” in Psalms 18:5 (see the Note there).
Charles Spurgeon
On Psalm 95:1–2
19th Century
Preacher
O come, let us sing unto the LORD: let us make a joyful noise to the rock of our salvation. Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving, …
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John Gill
On Psalms 95:2
17th Century
Pastor
Let us come before his presence with thanksgiving
Come with the sacrifice of praise, there being no other in the day…
Matthew Henry
On Psalms 95:1–7
17th Century
Minister
Whenever we come into God's presence, we must come with thanksgiving. The Lord is to be praised; we do not lack subject matter for praise, and it w…