Judges 5:3. “Hear, O ye kings; give ear. O ye princes: I, even I, will sing unto the Lord; I will sing praise to the Lord God of Israel.”
SING PRAISES. The voices rise together – lifting to louder tones Then softer, slower and lower they move – The cadence and tone reflecting an attitude. The attention of everyone who hears and participates Is focused – all thinking the same thoughts Every singer saying the same words at the same time Unified and unifying the whole congregation – Singing praise to the Lord our God.
The body language speaks silently as the words flow Heads are held higher tipping back, eyes may close Or focus on some high place above all distractions Hands open and close, fingers are moving Feet are moving and tapping to the sound and the words Rhythmic as the sound lifts and falls; slows and speeds The attention of all is directed outward and upward – Praising with song the Lord God.
The battle is reviewed, enemies included in the story Remarkable ways that God worked included in the words Out-of-the- ordinary events acted on and completed Ways that the righteous acts of God changed lives The difficulties, the subtleties and the results All put into the words that unify us and glorify God Rehearsing to hearers, watchers and participants – Praises to the Lord our God.
Failures and dangers; hopes and hurts sound forth In singing words telling of the faithfulness of God Those involved and those afraid find their places in verse Enthusiasm and commitment, foes and fears Testifying, challenging, reminding us of the goodness of God Spiritual celebrations give a vent – an outlet to the hearts For those who move in and through spiritual warfare – Resulting in praise to the Lord our God.
“The impact of spiritual songs and hymns, O God, are easily felt when we join in one voice to sing our praises to Thee. Some of our songs are of the journey here on earth and others of the hope of heaven. The ones that usually touch us most are those telling of Thy grace and mercy and the work and victory of our Lord Jesus Christ. May I never stop singing in my heart, In the name of the Lord Jesus Christ, Amen.”