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Psalms 150:4

Western Saints

Augustine of Hippo

"Praise Him in the timbrel and choir" [Psalm 150:4]. The "timbrel" praises God when the flesh is now changed, so that there is in it no weakness of earthly corruption. For the timbrel is made of leather dried and strengthened. The "choir" praises God when society made peaceful praises Him. "Praise Him on the strings and organ." Both psaltery and harp, which have been mentioned above, have strings. …

Exposition on Psalm 150 ↗