A Christian's use of Psalms to develop his praise life /by Marilyn Lois Etheridge.
- 1959.
- v, 196 leaves ; 28 cm.
Typescript. Chapter I. Introduction Chapter II. Psalms Show the Necessity for Praising God Chapter III. Psalms Show What It Means to Praise God Chapter IV. Psalms Show Types of Hindrances to the Praise Life Chapter V. Psalms Show the Lord's Provision to Overcome These Hindrances Chapter Virgin Islands Psalms Show the Believer's Responsibility in Maintaining a Life of Praise Chapter Virgin IslandsI. Summary
The Problem -- Statement of the Problem -- Background of the Problem -- Importance of the Problem -- Purpose and Limitation of the Problem -- Organization of the Thesis. Purpose for Which Man Was Created -- Purpose for Which Man Was Redeemed -- Commands Given in Psalmms to Praise God -- Examples from the Lives of Old Testament Believers in the Psalms -- Examples of the Angels. Worship and Praise Are Two Aspects of Communion with God -- What Worship Is -- What Thanksgiving Is. Hindrances Within -- Negative Actions-Sins of Omission -- Ignorance of God's nature -- Lack of love for God -- Want of remembrance -- Unsurrendered life -- Unbelief -- Positive Actions-Sins of Commission -- Pride -- Flesh -- Doublemindedness -- Disobedience to God's will -- Fears Within -- Hindrances Without -- Circumstances -- Evil influences -- Material prosperity -- Material poverty -- Betrayal by friends -- False accusations -- Physical Distresses -- Physical sufferings -- Physical incapacities -- Physical dangers -- Natural calamities. Basic Means God Gives -- Vision of God Himself -- God Must Be the Source of This Praise -- Word of God -- Creation of God -- Additional Means God Gives -- Music -- Testimonies of His People. Surrender of Oneself -- Use of Scriptures -- Confession of Sin -- Exercise of Faith -- Obedience to Commands -- Waiting in Prayer.