Isaiah 51:11. “Therefore the redeemed of Lord shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head; they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.”
COME WITH SINGING. Anticipation – as I read the words and the message, it all seems to fit the need of my soul Voices are raised together – many myriad thoughts are narrowed into one experience Words blend with the sounds – the changing tones unify the whole company Some eyes are reading the words – new thoughts are formed and join old ones and are expressed Some eyes are closed – memory shuts all distractions out as old thoughts are repeated Mouths are opened – what is inside comes out in harmony with others Faces are softened – individuals express thoughts in unison finding through singing kindred souls The blend of voices makes beauty – different voices together make something unique for God’s glory Ears of angels and men hear – unseen observers, those in the observer’s seat watch and listen; maybe some even wonder! Worship and praise are melded together – hearts open expressing silent worship; faces open and words in rhyme and rhythm praise audibly. Spirits are uplifted – the focus of attention is directed outward toward men and upward toward God Souls are warmed – a spiritual fire is caught from each one occupied with the same Supreme Person and the important message they sing Bodies relax – tension is relieved and body parts – feet and fingers, move to the sounds of joy and testimony Heads/minds go upward with joy – even those who have lost memory are not able to forget the hidden singing of the past Aches are forgotten momentarily – the heart-aches are relieved by the messages that reach beyond hidden barriers Little children hear singing – and night-fears are lost in the power of singing Busy people hear singing – and stopping stressful activity are made to relax by the power of singing Older people hear singing – many reminders of past blessing come forth by the power of singing Sing unto the Lord – in a child’s chorus or song Sing unto the Lord – in a mother’s quiet lullaby Sing unto the Lord – in the field or other busy pursuits of life Sing unto the Lord – when age claims the memory of words but not the inner spirit Sing unto the Lord – in public witness to the Gospel Sing unto the Lord – in worshipful tones and words of remembrance and testimony Sing unto the Lord – in the great congregation LET THE REDEEMED OF THE LORD PRAISE HIM WITH JOY AND GLADNESS!
“On this Lord’s Day morning Father, I lift my heart and voice to praise Thee and express the worship that is in my heart. May I never be silent! Amen.”