“It really matters what you listen to. . . . Select music that will strengthen your spirit.” —Russell M. Nelson...
O, the sweet blend of old hymns and new songs. They met two thousand years ago to sing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs.
The sound of His voice is sweet to us as He sings over us in the quiet times we spend with Him.
The very rocks cry out, and the trees clap their hands in praise to Him. And so should we.
Angel choirs sing to those who cannot remember where or who their family is. But when you let them listen to hymns from long ago, suddenly, they begin to sing every word! It is amazing.
From my youth, I sang many old hymns to music that allowed me to memorize the words. So often, these hymns and songs come to mind. A melody can evoke many emotions. The melody touches the deep places in our souls.
We could name many in the Bible that sang songs to Him. Miriam, Moses, David, Paul, and Silas. Some were in sorrow, the enemy surrounded some, some were in prison, and many were victorious.
The priests at the temple's dedication that Solomon built fell on their faces, and they could do no work as he overcame them. Let us cease from our works for a moment and sing praises unto Him, our Creator, our Savior, and our Lover. Often, I desire to have a thousand tongues to sing His praises.
So, let the notes of hymns and songs refresh us and prepare us to wield the sword of His word wherever we go.
“I will sing unto the LORD as long as I live: I will sing praise to my God while I have my being.”
Psalm 104:33 KJV
Photography Lori Garner
Written by Joann Turnbull
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