The Spiritual Song - Exploring Prophetic Worship by Mike Herron

 The Spiritual Song can express deep anguish and emotional pain: O Lord, how long will you forget me? Forever... How long must I struggle with anguish in my soul, with sorrow in my heart every day? 13:1,2  The Spiritual Song can express personal love to the Lord: I love you, Lord; you are my strength. 18:1  The Spiritual Song can pronounce blessing upon the congregation: May he grant your heart’s desires and make all your plans succeed. 20:4  The Spiritual Song can shepherd and comfort the people: The Lord is my shepherd; I have all that I need…He guides me along right paths…I will not b e afraid, for you are close beside me. 23:1,3,4  The Spiritual Song can attack the strongholds of our enemy: Open up, ancient gates! Open up, ancient doors, and let the King of glory enter. 24:7  The Spiritual Song can comfort the anxious heart: Though a mighty army surrounds me, my heart will not be afraid. 27:3  The Spiritual Song can be a direct prophecy from the Lord: The voice of the Lord is powerful; the voice of the Lord is majestic. 29:4  The Spiritual Song can change the atmosphere from mourning to joy: You have turned my mourning into joyful dancing. You