Psalm 62 —
Psalm 62 is a psalm of longing and trust. Humbly, trustingly, the psalmist
commits his cause to God. Man is bent on destruction (vv.3-4) but what is he
(vv.9-10)? Power belongs to God alone, who wields it with love and justice
(vv.11-12).
Psalm 62 –
My only rock; my only salvation
The title of this psalm is To the Chief Musician. To Jeduthun. A Psalm of David.
The Chief Musician is thought by some to be the Lord
GOD Himself, and others suppose him to be a leader of choirs or musicians in
David’s time, such as Heman the singer or Asaph (1 Chronicles 6:33, 16:5-7, and
25:6).
Jeduthun (mentioned also in the titles of Psalms 39
and 77) was one of the musicians appointed by David to lead Israel’s public
worship (1 Chronicles 16:41; 25:1-3). Charles Spurgeon wrote regarding
Jeduthun: The sons of Jeduthun were porters or doorkeepers, according to 1
Chronicles 16:42. Those who serve well make the best of singers, and those who
occupy the highest posts in the choir must not be ashamed to wait at the posts
of the doors of the Lord’s house. [2]
Collect for Psalm 62: Lord God, in a constantly changing world we look to You as
our rock of hope. Hear us as we pour out our hearts to You, and give us Your
grace and secure protection; through Jesus Christ Your Son our Lord. [3]
Collect for
Tuesday of the week of Pentecost 16: Lord of all power and might, the author and
giver of all good things; Graft in our hearts the love of your Name; increase
in us true religion; nourish us with all goodness; and bring forth in us the
fruit of good works; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with
you and the Holy Spirit, one God forever and ever. Amen [4]
-27 September, 2022
[1]The Crucifixion Schnorr von Carolsfeld woodcuts © WELS permission granted for personal and congregational use
[3] Collect for Psalm 62, For All the Saints, A Prayer Book For and By the Church, Vol. II © 1995 The American Lutheran Publicity Bureau, Delhi, NY
[4] Ibid, Collect for Tuesday of the week of Pentecost 16
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