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The poem emphasizes universality and inclusivity of divine worship, suggesting that the entire world resounds with praise for God. The refrain, ‘Let all the world in every corner sing, / My God and King,’ creates a communal call to worship through the poem [ … ]
Saint Gregory takes seriously the words of Matthew 5:8: ‘Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.’ The Greek term used in the Gospel, katharoi tē kardia, implies not just moral innocence but interior single-heartedness—an undivided orientation toward God. The promise to ‘see’ God (opsontai ton Theon) recalls not physical sight, but the spiritual perception granted to those transformed by grace [ … ]
The psalm begins with a declaration, ‘Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!’ This opening line serves as a thesis statement, asserting the intrinsic value and pleasantness of communal harmony. The emphasis here is on the collective experience of togetherness, highlighting the inherent goodness found in unity among God’s people [ … ]
