John Wesley’s NotesPsalms 96

O sing - Upon this new and great occasion, not the removal of the ark, but the coming of the Messiah.

Gods - The gods of the nations, as the next verse expounds it.

Before him - In his presence.

Beauty - Cloathed with all the gifts and graces, which are necessary in God's worship.

Reigneth - God hath now set up his kingdom in the world. Established - The nations of the world shall by the means of it enjoy an established and lasting peace.

Before - At the presence and approach of their Lord and Maker. Cometh - To set up his throne among all the nations of the earth.