Tuesday, April 15, 2008

Psalm II

The Psalm published in 1640 Massachusetts could easily represent Puritan life during that time.  I feel as if though the Puritans believed if one is to not follow God, one will be in danger of the lord's wrath.  
The puritans moved from England because they believed that it was more pure to practice Christianity before the English Reformation took place.  After reading the first five verses it gives solid validation as to why the puritans left.  "Kings of the earth take their stand, and prince conspire together againste the Lord and against His anointed."  This is their justification.  England has changed for the worse.  "Let us afunder break their bands..." When the Psalms speaks of "Kings" the Puritans believed that they spoke of the King of England.  By reforming the Church of England, those who follow it are getting more away from God.  One way or another everybody serves something or someone.  By leaving God, the chapter speaks of how the lord is still there no matter what.  

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