Renewal in Christ: Athanasius on the Christian Life

Appendix 2: On the Psalms

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If . . .

Then Read . . . Psalms 103, 104

Praising God in all circumstances Learning how to praise God

Psalms 105, 107, 135, 146, 147, 148, 150

Believing what you are praying Feeling as if ascending toward God Lamenting over your former self

Psalm 116

Psalms of Ascent* (120–134)

Psalm 137 Psalm 139 Psalm 140

Thankful for enduring trials

Troubled by enemies Offering supplication

Psalms 5, 143

An enemy rises up against you Amazed at all God has done for you

Psalm 144 Psalm 145

Singing to the Lord

Psalms 93, 98

Singing praises with Alleluias

Psalms 105, 106, 107, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 136, 146, 147, 148, 149, 150

Singing of the Savior in private

Psalms 45, 110 Psalms 22, 69

Wanting to hear a foretelling of the cross Wanting to hear of the betrayal of Jesus Psalms 2, 109 Wanting to hear of Christ’s power in judging Psalms 21, 50, 72 Wanting to hear of the resurrection Psalm 16 Wanting to hear of Christ’s ascension Psalms 24, 47 Wanting to contemplate Christ’s blessings Psalms 93, 96, 98, 99