08 West – Lyre or Harp
Nellie Vernon Sams – Donor
The lyre is mentioned at least 38 times in the Bible, appearing to please both God and man.
Saul sent to Jesse, saying, “Let David remain in my service, for he has found favor in my sight.’” And whenever the evil spirit from God came upon Saul, David took the lyre and played it with his hand, and Saul would be relieved and feel better, and the evil spirit would depart from him. –1 Samuel 16:22-23