Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book II For the psalm is a melodious and sober blessing. The apostle calls the psalm "a spiritual song."[107] Tertullian Against Marcion Book V The command, to "sing to the Lord with psalms and hymns,"[834] Tertullian To His Wife Book II whose hand will she yearn after? of whose cup will she partake? What will her husband sing[45] Alms (are given) without (danger of ensuing) torment; sacrifices (attended) without scruple; daily diligence (discharged) without impediment: (there is) no stealthy signing, no trembling greeting, no mute benediction. Between the two echo psalms and hymns;[64]