Notes of Faith October 16, 2025
Give Today a Song!
Let the heavens rejoice, and let the earth be glad; and let them say among the nations, “The Lord reigns.”
1 Chronicles 16:31
Fanny Crosby wrote thousands of hymns, though only a few are sung today (such as “Blessed Assurance” and “To God Be the Glory”). One of her forgotten hymns says, “Sing when the birds are waking, sing with the morning light; sing in the noontide’s golden beam, sing in the hush of night.”
Recommended Reading:
1 Chronicles 16:31-36
When we sing throughout the day, we’re reflecting the worship of heaven. When we sing with other believers in worship services, we’re joining the choirs of heaven. We need to enjoy a wide range of music in our worship services—from classic hymns to modern praise and worship. If the words glorify God and reflect biblical truth, sing them with gusto. Learn the old hymns. Sing the new music.
Reflect the joy of heaven and let your heart be glad. Say and sing to the nations, “The Lord reigns!” Be filled with the Spirit and overflow with praise. Give today a song!
Sing when the sky is darkest, sing when the thunders roll; sing of a land where rest remains, rest for the weary soul.
Fanny Crosby
1 Chron 16:31-36
31 Let the heavens rejoice, let the earth be glad;
let them say among the nations, "The Lord reigns!"
32 Let the sea resound, and all that is in it;
let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them!
33 Then the trees of the forest will sing,
they will sing for joy before the Lord,
for he comes to judge the earth.
34 Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.
35 Cry out, "Save us, O God our Savior;
gather us and deliver us from the nations,
that we may give thanks to your holy name,
that we may glory in your praise."
36 Praise be to the Lord, the God of Israel,
from everlasting to everlasting.
Then all the people said "Amen" and "Praise the Lord."
Music has always been an important part of my life, singing and playing instruments as a young boy, leading to both choral and instrumental teaching degrees in college. The Lord used me in church to lead worship and choirs starting at age 18 and has continued to allow me to be involved in the music ministry. It is easy to sing, even if words do not come out of your mouth, to declare the truth and joy we have in praising and worshipping God. Declare the truth of who God is. Give thanks in everything. Confess sin before Him (yes, you can even sing this). Ask for deliverance from the snares of the devil. Pray that you will be obedient to His will and not that of your flesh.
Do songs come to mind when you read these examples of themes of worship and praise?
I grew up on the hymns of faith and I still love the Scriptures that they are based on. The newer songs and those yet to be written that express the truth of who God is, His will for us, His work in us, and the glory of what is to come…are all wonderful as well. May we be able to give all glory to God for His creation and the work He has done, is doing, and has promised to do. God is good all the time!
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)
Song by Chris Tomlin
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now I'm found
Was blind, but now I see
'Twas grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
My chains are gone, I've been set free
My God, my Savior has ransomed me
And like a flood His mercy reigns
Unending love
Amazing grace
The earth shall soon dissolve like snow
The sun forbear to shine
But God, who called me here below
Will be forever mine, will be forever mine
You are forever mine
Pastor Dale