“Upon an instrument of ten strings, and upon the psaltery; upon the harp with a solemn sound.”
Musical instruments: "to the music of the lute and the harp, to the melody of the lyre." The enumeration of instruments (lute, harp, lyre) suggests musical complexity and aesthetic beauty. Worship engages artistic capacities.
Church Fathers on Psalms 92:3
1. ...We are not Christians, except on account of a future life: let no one hope for present blessings, let no one promise himself the happiness of the world, because he is a Christian: but let him use the happiness he has, as he may, in what manner he may, when he may, as far as he may. When it is present, let him give thanks for the consolation of God: when it is wanting, let him give thanks to the Divine justice. Let him always be grateful, never ungrateful: let him be…
Nicene & Post-Nicene / Ante-Nicene Fathers translations · public domain
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