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Tag Archives: singing
The Angelic Christmas Carol
Luke 2:13,14 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. MATTHEW HENRY (1662-1714): An exhibition of divine … Continue reading
An Angelic Song of Grace & Glory, Peace & Goodwill
Luke 2:8-14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about … Continue reading
The Right Kind of Singing
Colossians 3:16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): A … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged grace, hymns, music, praise, psalms, singing, spiritual songs, tunes, worship
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Singing in the Ways of the Lord
Psalm 98:1; Psalm 138:5 O sing unto the LORD a new song, for He has done marvelous things. Yea, they shall sing in the ways of the LORD: for great is the glory of the LORD. WILLIAM JAY (1769-1853): These … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged commandments, God's ways, joy, obedience, praise, singing, songs
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The Power of Praise in the Midst of Persecution & Peril
Psalm 40:3; Psalm 146:2 He hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the LORD. While I live will I praise the LORD: I will … Continue reading
Posted in The 16th Century Protestant Reformation (500 Years: 1517-2017)
Tagged hymns, Martin Luther, martyrs, music, praise, reformation, revival, singing, spiritual power
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Singing in the Rain
Job 5:7-11 Man is born unto trouble, as the sparks fly upward. I would seek unto God, and unto God would I commit my cause: which doeth great things and unsearchable; marvellous things without number: who giveth rain upon … Continue reading
Posted in Trials, Temptations & Afflictions
Tagged afflictions, chastening, faith, God's purposes, growth in grace, praise, sanctification, singing, trials, troubles
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Heart Melody unto the Lord
Ephesians 5:18,19 Be filled with the Spirit; speaking to yourselves in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord. GEORGE SWINNOCK (1627-1673): The water of saints’ praises is drawn out of … Continue reading
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Tagged praise, singing, worship
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Singing & Revival
Psalm 9:11 Sing praises to the LORD, which dwelleth in Zion: declare among the people his doings. C. H. SPURGEON (1834-1892): Singing and preaching, as a means of glorifying God, are here joined together, and it is remarkable that, … Continue reading
Music & Singing: Is it Worship or Religious Entertainment?
Psalm 135:2,3 Ye that stand in the house of the LORD, in the courts of the house of our God, praise the LORD; for the LORD is good: sing praises unto his name; for it is pleasant. JOHN CALVIN … Continue reading
Posted in Worship & Praise
Tagged choir, music, singing, worship
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Acapella Praise
Psalm 51:14,15 My tongue shall sing aloud of thy righteousness. O Lord, open thou my lips: and my mouth shall shew forth thy praise. BENJAMIN KEACH (1640-1704): The tongue is the instrument, but it must be tuned with grace, … Continue reading