Augustine on Reading the Psalms

My God, how I cried to you when I read the Psalms of David, songs of faith, utterances of devotion which allow no pride of spirit to enter in! I was fired by an enthusiasm to recite them, were it possible, to the entire world in protest against the pride of the human race. I trembled with fear and at the same time burned with hope and exultation at your mercy, Father.

Confessions 9.4.8-9