To worship is to quicken the conscience by the holiness of God, to feed the mind with the truth of God, to purge the imagination by the beauty of God, to open the heart to the love of God, to devote the will to the purpose of God.– William Temple
See the Lion of Judah reigns, He is the Conqueror
The Lamb of God who has been slain, To be our Redeemer
To ransom a people for God, From all over the earth
To serve as priests now to our God, Sing joyfully His worth
Behold the Lamb – He is worthy, To carry out God’s plan
To take the scroll – authority, From the Father’s right hand
In Him our ev’ry hope is found, “Your kingdom come” we pray
Lift up His praise – a joyful sound, And look to Him each day
To the tune of “We Sing the Greatness of Our God”
And is it possible, if we sought to model our own worship, whether individual or corporate, on what is portrayed here, that, as we declared the same truths about God as the heavenly beings do, the same Holy Spirit who is pictured as being before the throne would deepen and transform our understanding of God and His glory in a way that touches our whole being, in its spiritual, intellectual, emotional, and even physical components?
– G.K. Beale on Revelation 4 in Revelation: A Shorter Commentary
Behold our God is glorious, Come with awe and endless praise
He created and sustains us, Submit now in all your ways
Come and worship, come and worship, Worship our glorious God
Behold God is fully righteous, Rejoice – wickedness can’t win
We are sinners – woe now to us, Give thanks – Jesus saves from sin
Come and worship, come and worship, Worship our righteous Savior
Behold our Lord God Almighty, Come to Him with every need
He reigns over all completely, To His ev’ry word take heed
Come and worship, come and worship, Worship the Lord Almighty
Behold our God lives forever, Come and ponder your short life
Come with hope that none can sever, A future eternal life
Come and worship, come and worship, Worship our eternal God
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes With Clouds Descending”
Behold in heaven stands the throne
Of God in His glory
Rich and brilliant like precious stone
In splendor and beauty
Lightning and thunder from the throne
Announce coming judgment
But faithful mercy to His own
With whom He is present
Around the throne four Living Ones
Cry “Lord God Almighty
Who was and is and is to come
Holy, holy, holy”
The Elders join and cry “Worthy
Is He who makes all things
All power, honor, and glory”
Now lift your voice and sing!
Holy, holy, holy, holy
Holy, holy, holy
Is our Lord God Almighty
Who reigns eternally
Worthy, worthy, worthy, worthy
Is our Creator King
All power, honor, and glory
Let all creation sing!
To the tune of “We Sing The Greatness Of Our God”
Here are some good posts for your weekend reading:
Can I Sing ‘Amazing Grace’ If I Was Saved at Six? – John Piper (DG)
There are six reasons that Christians like me can feel the greatness of our sinfulness, and the wonder of grace, even if we have no recollection of ever being an unbeliever….
Envision the End of Your Sin – Garrett Kell (TGC)
Gracious Lord, we need help. Make us sober-minded. Keep us vigilant. Help us see the end of our sin.
Reflections on the 50th Anniversary of My Diving Accident – Joni Eareckson Tada (TGC)
Grace softens the edges of past pains, helping to highlight the eternal. What you are left with is peace that’s profound, joy that’s unshakable, faith that’s ironclad.
7 Reasons God Commands Us To Sing To Him – Mark Altrogge (TBC)
Our God is so great, and so good and so glorious, he’s worthy of all of our praise. And one of the easiest ways to praise him is by singing. Let’s “sing the glory of his name!”
Hope you have a great Lord’s Day with your local church singing praises to our gracious and glorious God!
Dear church neither ice cold nor hot
But lukewarm and so deceived
Let true riches from Christ be sought
And white garments be received
Anoint your eyes, Heed His counsel
Draw near to the Lord again
Those He loves He will discipline
So be zealous – from sin turn
Jesus knocks now – go let Him in
True fellowship with Him learn
And we will be, Always with Him
Draw near to the Lord again
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
O Church – consider your blessings
We have a powerful King
And a history of keeping
His Word and persevering
Let us trust Him, And proclaim Him
Hold fast to our Savior’s name
The blessing of vindication
And the riches of His love
From God’s wrath a great salvation
We will dwell with God above
Let us trust Him, Rest in His love
Draw near to our God above
A glor-i-ous belonging see
Jesus writes on us God’s name
Citizens of God’s great city
He claims us with His new name
Come remember, Who you are now
Church – consider your blessings
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
You look alive but you’re faking
Your good works are sore lacking
Worldly compromise you’re making
Sin has stained all your clothing
Jesus warns us, Come and repent
You need an awakening!
Stir the embers and fan the flames
Look to Jesus – come alive
Strengthen what little yet remains
Deep into the gospel dive
Come remember, And live it out
Find life in Jesus again
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
Jesus your judge now consider, Live for Him fearing your King
Trust Him and patiently endure, Walk in love – humbly serving
Grow in these things, Hold fast to them
That you may hear: “Child, well done”
Do not tolerate false teaching, Guard your life, what you believe
We will one day reign with our King, and the Morning Star receive
Let those with ears, Come now and hear,
What the Spirit says to us
To the tune of “Lo! He Comes with Clouds Descending”
Brian J. Mikul 