Psalm 45:1

Psalm 45:1

A Wedding Song!


Oh joy! Oh joy! Oh joy! After the deep sighs and woes of a number of recent Psalms we come now to a feast of delights. It’s the Sons of Korah again, writing at their very best. These men whose whole lives were dedicated to music and celebration in the Temple Courts, have turned their creative attentions to a song suitable for the King’s Wedding Day. And what a song it is, I only wish we knew the tune, apparently it was called “Lilies” so we must imagine beautiful, pure, white blossoms and music to match. No Bridal March here, but instead, the gentle chords of the harp and strings, music that flows and fills with joy, not that the words are all other-worldly!

The Psalm divides into two parts, in general verses 1-9 depict the King and verses 10-17 speak of his bride. It looks as if the bride, at this wedding, is a foreign princess (v10, 12) and much is made of her beauty and her fine wedding robes. The King is depicted as a mighty warrior who subdues his enemies and who loves righteousness and hates wickedness (v7).

Let us join the celebrations, but as we do so let’s look for hidden truths here, pointing to the Messiah and His future bride and Wedding Day. 

 

V1        I wonder if any of you have written a song or songs? It’s not easy is it? Even if the words are inspiring, trying to fit words and music together takes a special talent. The best songs are those that are inspired by people, events and experiences; songs that express what we feel, that come from the heart and somehow convey those emotions to others. Some amazing psalms, hymns and songs have been written over the centuries and every kind of music genre has been used to accompany them. Try writing a song to the King of Kings, it may be a gentle tribute or a rousing chorus. As you do so may your tongue be the pen of a skilful writer for tongue and pen must harmonise if the end result is going to be memorable. Beautiful words are of little use if the tune cannot be learned or repeated, and a beautiful tune is not much use if the words are meaningless and devoid of truth. 

In this Psalm, the writer is stirred within, he is moved by the events and the people involved, there is no question as to his loyalty or his joy as the Wedding Day approaches. Let us sing for our King today and let us anticipate and proclaim the “Wedding Supper of the Lamb” 

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