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Singing His Praises*

 

BY DON GOSSETT

 

Seven Reasons Why I Praise the Lord by Singing

 

I. Because the Lord hath put a song in my heart: Psalm 40:3, "And 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." Singing Christians are a tremendous influence to attract others for salvation!

 

II. Because I am commanded to come before His presence with singing: Psalm 100:2, "Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing."

 

III. Because God by continual repetition urges me to praise Him by singing: Psalm 47:6, "Sing praises to God, sing praises: sing praises unto our King, sing praises."

 

IV. Because singing His praises so pleases God: Acts 16:25‑26: "And at midnight Paul and Silas prayed, and sang praises unto God, and the prison­ers heard them . . . and immediately all the doors were opened, and every one's bands were loosed." In response to singing His praises, God often per­forms unusual miracles. He opens doors and He looses bands of all kinds. By singing unto Him I discover a realm highly favourable to God!

 

V. Because when I am filled with the Spirit, I shall truly be filled with singing: Ephesians 5:18‑20, "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; Giv­ing thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the Name of our Lord Jesus Christ."

 

VI. Because when I live by the indwelt Word, I shall possess spiritual songs: 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."

 

VII. In light of the strong commands to sing His praises, what shall I do? "I will sing unto the Lord, for He hath dealt bountifully with me" Psalm 13:6.

 

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