Rejoice with those who rejoice

Apparently the Psalms were written to be sung. Not just by an individual in the shower, but jointly by the community of believers. Sounds fair enough. But what about all those sad, sad black laments? Are we meant to stand together in church and sing "How long, O Lord? Will you forget me forever? . . . . How long must I wrestle with my thoughts and every day have sorrow in my heart?" (Psalm 13:1-2)? If we are to mourn with those who mourn (Romans 12:15), then yes we must. If we neglect this use of the Psalter, then some in our midst will be forced to keep their mourning lonely and private.


H/T Kit