Praise To God, Our Majestic King

Righteousness and justice are the foundation of your throne.

Unfailing love and truth walk before you as attendants.

Happy are those who hear the joyful call to worship,

for they will walk in the light of your presence, LORD.

They rejoice all day long in your wonderful reputation.

They exult in your righteousness.

You are their glorious strength.

It pleases you to make us strong.

Yes, our protection comes from the LORD,

and he, the Holy One of Israel, has given us our king.

Psalm 89:14-18

This psalm uses many lofty and majestic words to praise God for who he is. It pictures the Lord as an impressive king sitting on a throne supported by the foundation of his righteousness and his justice. Two attendants—unfailing love and truth—go before the Lord clearing the way for him. It is a joy for the Lord’s subjects to worship him, for he alone does what is completely right. He alone judges with justice. He alone upholds truth.

What is most amazing is that this powerful King and righteous Judge loves his people and allows them to walk in his presence. Oh what a joy to walk in the light of God’s presence and celebrate the King of kings!

• O King of kings, with great joy I answer the call to worship you . . .