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Psalm 45:1a "My heart is overflowing with a good theme..."

Day 41 – Psalm 45

“My heart is overflowing with a good theme…” Psalm 45:1a

SUPERSCRIPTION

We have a superscription attached to Psalm 45. Two extra notations were made.

To the Chief Musician.
Set to “The Lilies.”
A Contemplation of the sons of Korah.
A Song of Love.

1. Standard features

a) Addressed to the Chief Musician
b) Authors: The sons of Korah

2. The extra features

a) The name of the tune: “The Lilies”
Unfortunately we have no idea what this tune is.
b) The theme of Psalm 45: A song of love
The focus of this love is none other than the anointed King of Israel.

A WELCOME CHANGE

Psalm 45 is a very welcome change from the dark mood found in Psalm 44!

“My heart is overflowing with a good theme;
I recite my composition concerning the King;
My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.”
Psalm 45:1

This text offers us a rare insight as to how the authors composed their psalms.

1. A good theme comes to mind: “The King”.

2. The heart overflows with good thoughts about the chosen theme.

3. There must be skill in the writing of psalms (poetry/ music).

4. There must also be readiness to recite the composition in a public atmosphere.