Doxology: a short hymn of praise to God
“Praise God from whom all blessings flow. Praise Him all creatures here below. Praise Him all ye heavenly hosts. Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost.” (Thomas Ken-1674)
I woke up singing this doxology the other day. What did it mean? Was God trying to tell me something? I did have some burdens on my heart. Loved ones I was praying for. As I reflected on this, I realized how happy I was to be singing this first thing in the morning.
I enjoy reading and studying God’s word. I also keep the radio tuned in to our local Christian station or listen to praise and worship music on Pandora. Music speaks to my heart. Allows me to memorize God’s word through song. When I am without my bible or music, these songs are still in my heart and on my lips. Singing praises to God, crying out to God, reaffirming God’s truths through song.
“Next to the word of God, music deserves the highest praise. The gift of language combined with the gift of song was given to man that he should proclaim the word of God through music.” Martin Luther