Our trials and sufferings are meant to remind us that we
are on probation and ought not to hope in any worldly thing.~St. Thomas a' Kempis
THIS is just a little place for me to think out loud about THAT which is on my mind. It will be random.
Showing posts with label Worship Quotes. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Worship Quotes. Show all posts
Saturday, January 31, 2009
On Adversity
Monday, January 19, 2009
Worship is a life....
A. W. Tozer once said,
"If you will not worship God seven days a week, you do not worship Him one day a week"
(THE TOZER PULPIT, 1:52).
From WQOTW.org
Thursday, October 2, 2008
Worship Quote of the Week
This is again from Chip Stam: http://www.blogger.com/www.wqotw.org
www.sbts.edu/icw
Prayers for National Life
SCRIPTURE QUIZ (You may consult your Bible.)
Q: What do Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Timothy 2:1-6 have in common?
A: These are two passages in which the apostle Paul gave instructions
about the Christian's posture towards civil authorities.
Today’s WORSHIP QUOTE takes a look at a section of prayers ("Prayers for National Life") contained in THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (1979). I think the authors must have studied the Scripture passages mentioned above. Read on. Pray on.
PRAYER FOR NATIONAL LIFE
18. For our Country
Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will.
Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
19. For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
20. For Congress or a State Legislature
O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: We beseech thee so to guide and bless our Senators and Representatives in Congress assembled (or in the Legislature of this State, or Commonwealth), that they may enact such laws as shall please thee, to the glory of thy Name and the welfare of this people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
21. For Courts of Justice
Almighty God, who sittest in the throne judging right: We humbly beseech thee to bless the courts of justice and the magistrates in all this land; and give unto them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that they may discern the truth, and impartially administer the law in the fear of thee alone; through him who shall come to be our Judge, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
22. For Sound Government
The responses in italics may be omitted.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
23. For Local Government
Almighty God our heavenly Father, send down upon those who hold office in this State (Commonwealth, City, County, Town, __________) the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
24. For an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States (or of this community) in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
25. For those in the Armed Forces of our Country
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
26. For those who suffer for the sake of Conscience
O God our Father, whose Son forgave his enemies while he was suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they are rejected, save them from bitterness; when they are imprisoned, save them from despair; and to us your servants, give grace to respect their witness and to discern the truth, that our society may be cleansed and strengthened. This we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, our merciful and righteous Judge. Amen.
--THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (The Episcopal Church), 1979, "Payers and Thanksgivings," pp. 820-23. http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/formatted_1979.htm.
"...the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes" Daniel 5:21
www.sbts.edu/icw
Prayers for National Life
SCRIPTURE QUIZ (You may consult your Bible.)
Q: What do Romans 13:1-7 and 1 Timothy 2:1-6 have in common?
A: These are two passages in which the apostle Paul gave instructions
about the Christian's posture towards civil authorities.
Today’s WORSHIP QUOTE takes a look at a section of prayers ("Prayers for National Life") contained in THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (1979). I think the authors must have studied the Scripture passages mentioned above. Read on. Pray on.
PRAYER FOR NATIONAL LIFE
18. For our Country
Almighty God, who hast given us this good land for our heritage: We humbly beseech thee that we may always prove ourselves a people mindful of thy favor and glad to do thy will.
Bless our land with honorable industry, sound learning, and pure manners. Save us from violence, discord, and confusion; from pride and arrogance, and from every evil way. Defend our liberties, and fashion into one united people the multitudes brought hither out of many kindreds and tongues. Endue with the spirit of wisdom those to whom in thy Name we entrust the authority of government, that there may be justice and peace at home, and that, through obedience to thy law, we may show forth thy praise among the nations of the earth.
In the time of prosperity, fill our hearts with thankfulness, and in the day of trouble, suffer not our trust in thee to fail; all which we ask through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
19. For the President of the United States and all in Civil Authority
O Lord our Governor, whose glory is in all the world: We commend this nation to thy merciful care, that, being guided by thy Providence, we may dwell secure in thy peace. Grant to the President of the United States, the Governor of this State (or Commonwealth), and to all in authority, wisdom and strength to know and to do thy will. Fill them with the love of truth and righteousness, and make them ever mindful of their calling to serve this people in thy fear; through Jesus Christ our Lord, who liveth and reigneth with thee and the Holy Spirit, one God, world without end. Amen.
20. For Congress or a State Legislature
O God, the fountain of wisdom, whose will is good and gracious, and whose law is truth: We beseech thee so to guide and bless our Senators and Representatives in Congress assembled (or in the Legislature of this State, or Commonwealth), that they may enact such laws as shall please thee, to the glory of thy Name and the welfare of this people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
21. For Courts of Justice
Almighty God, who sittest in the throne judging right: We humbly beseech thee to bless the courts of justice and the magistrates in all this land; and give unto them the spirit of wisdom and understanding, that they may discern the truth, and impartially administer the law in the fear of thee alone; through him who shall come to be our Judge, thy Son our Savior Jesus Christ. Amen.
22. For Sound Government
The responses in italics may be omitted.
O Lord our Governor, bless the leaders of our land, that we may be a people at peace among ourselves and a blessing to other nations of the earth. Lord, keep this nation under your care.
To the President and members of the Cabinet, to Governors of States, Mayors of Cities, and to all in administrative authority, grant wisdom and grace in the exercise of their duties. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To Senators and Representatives, and those who make our laws in States, Cities, and Towns, give courage, wisdom, and foresight to provide for the needs of all our people, and to fulfill our obligations in the community of nations. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
To the Judges and officers of our Courts give understanding and integrity, that human rights may be safeguarded and justice served. Give grace to your servants, O Lord.
And finally, teach our people to rely on your strength and to accept their responsibilities to their fellow citizens, that they may elect trustworthy leaders and make wise decisions for the well-being of our society; that we may serve you faithfully in our generation and honor your holy Name. For yours is the kingdom, O Lord, and you are exalted as head above all. Amen.
23. For Local Government
Almighty God our heavenly Father, send down upon those who hold office in this State (Commonwealth, City, County, Town, __________) the spirit of wisdom, charity, and justice; that with steadfast purpose they may faithfully serve in their offices to promote the well-being of all people; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
24. For an Election
Almighty God, to whom we must account for all our powers and privileges: Guide the people of the United States (or of this community) in the election of officials and representatives; that, by faithful administration and wise laws, the rights of all may be protected and our nation be enabled to fulfill your purposes; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
25. For those in the Armed Forces of our Country
Almighty God, we commend to your gracious care and keeping all the men and women of our armed forces at home and abroad. Defend them day by day with your heavenly grace; strengthen them in their trials and temptations; give them courage to face the perils which beset them; and grant them a sense of your abiding presence wherever they may be; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
26. For those who suffer for the sake of Conscience
O God our Father, whose Son forgave his enemies while he was suffering shame and death: Strengthen those who suffer for the sake of conscience; when they are accused, save them from speaking in hate; when they are rejected, save them from bitterness; when they are imprisoned, save them from despair; and to us your servants, give grace to respect their witness and to discern the truth, that our society may be cleansed and strengthened. This we ask for the sake of Jesus Christ, our merciful and righteous Judge. Amen.
--THE BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER (The Episcopal Church), 1979, "Payers and Thanksgivings," pp. 820-23. http://justus.anglican.org/resources/bcp/formatted_1979.htm.
"...the Most High God is sovereign over the kingdoms of men and sets over them anyone he wishes" Daniel 5:21
Sunday, August 17, 2008
Worship Quote of the Week
Thanks to a friend for showing me this great resource....
Today's WORSHIP QUOTE deals with the majesty of God and how our understanding of His greatness shapes our worship. The author is J. I. Packer.
A REASON FOR FLABBY WORSHIP
Our word "majesty" comes from the Latin; it means GREATNESS. When we ascribe majesty to someone, we are acknowledging greatness in that person and voicing our respect for it: as, for instance, when we speak of "Her Majesty" the Queen.
Now, "majesty" is a word which the Bible uses to express the thought of the greatness of God, our Maker and Lord. "The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with MAJESTY . . . Thy throne is established of old" (Ps. 93:1 f.). "I will speak of the glorious honor of thy MAJESTY, and of thy wondrous works" (Ps. 145:5). Peter, recalling his vision of Christ's royal glory at the Transfiguration, says "we . . . were eyewitnesses of his MAJESTY" (2 Pet. 1:16). In Hebrews, the phrase "the Majesty" twice does duty for "God"; Christ, we are told, at his ascension sat down "on the right hand of THE MAJESTY in the heavens" (Heb. 1:3; 8:1). The word "majesty," when applied to god is always a declaration of His greatness and an invitation to worship. The same is true when the Bible speaks of God as being "on high" and "in heaven"; the thought here is not that God is far distant from us in space, but that He is far above us in greatness, and therefore is to be adored. "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised" (Ps. 48:1). "The LORD is a great God and a great King . . . O come, let us worship and bow down" (Ps. 95:3, 6). The Christian's instinct of trust and worship are stimulated very powerfully by knowledge of the greatness of God.
But this is knowledge which Christians today largely lack: and that is one reason why our faith is so feeble and our worship so flabby. We are modern men, and modern men, though they cherish great thoughts of man, have as a rule small thoughts of God. When the man in the Church, let alone the man in the street, uses the word "God," the thought in his mind is rarely of divine MAJESTY. A recent book was called YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL [J. B. Phillips, 1953]; it was a timely title. We are poles apart from our evangelical forefathers at this point, even when we confess our faith in their words. When you start reading Luther, or Edwards, or Whitefield, though your doctrine may be theirs, you soon find yourself wondering whether you have any acquaintance at all with the mighty God whom they knew so intimately.
Today, vast stress is laid on the thought that god is PERSONAL, but this truth is so stated as to leave the impression that God is a person of the same sort as we are--weak, inadequate, ineffective, a little pathetic. But this is not the God of the Bible! Our personal life is a finite thing; it is limited in every direction, in space, in time, in knowledge, in power. But God is not so limited. He is eternal, infinite, and almighty. He has us in His hands; but we never have Him in ours. Like us, He is personal, but unlike us He is GREAT. In all its constant stress on the reality of God's personal concern for His people, and on the gentleness, tenderness, sympathy, patience, and yearning compassion that He shows towards them, the Bible never lets us lose sight of His majesty, and His unlimited dominion over all His creatures.
— J. I. Packer, KNOWING GOD. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1973, pp. 73-74. ISBN 0-87784-867-X
MORE GREAT WORSHIP QUOTES FROM J. I. PACKER
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2008-01-01
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2008-01-08
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2006-09-12
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2006-07-11
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2002-11-12
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2001-04-24
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=1996-08-27
~~By Chip Stam
Director, Institute for Christian Worship
School of Church Music and Worship
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
www.wqotw.org (You can subscribe for yourself, here)
www.sbts.edu/icw
Today's WORSHIP QUOTE deals with the majesty of God and how our understanding of His greatness shapes our worship. The author is J. I. Packer.
A REASON FOR FLABBY WORSHIP
Our word "majesty" comes from the Latin; it means GREATNESS. When we ascribe majesty to someone, we are acknowledging greatness in that person and voicing our respect for it: as, for instance, when we speak of "Her Majesty" the Queen.
Now, "majesty" is a word which the Bible uses to express the thought of the greatness of God, our Maker and Lord. "The Lord reigneth, he is clothed with MAJESTY . . . Thy throne is established of old" (Ps. 93:1 f.). "I will speak of the glorious honor of thy MAJESTY, and of thy wondrous works" (Ps. 145:5). Peter, recalling his vision of Christ's royal glory at the Transfiguration, says "we . . . were eyewitnesses of his MAJESTY" (2 Pet. 1:16). In Hebrews, the phrase "the Majesty" twice does duty for "God"; Christ, we are told, at his ascension sat down "on the right hand of THE MAJESTY in the heavens" (Heb. 1:3; 8:1). The word "majesty," when applied to god is always a declaration of His greatness and an invitation to worship. The same is true when the Bible speaks of God as being "on high" and "in heaven"; the thought here is not that God is far distant from us in space, but that He is far above us in greatness, and therefore is to be adored. "Great is the LORD, and greatly to be praised" (Ps. 48:1). "The LORD is a great God and a great King . . . O come, let us worship and bow down" (Ps. 95:3, 6). The Christian's instinct of trust and worship are stimulated very powerfully by knowledge of the greatness of God.
But this is knowledge which Christians today largely lack: and that is one reason why our faith is so feeble and our worship so flabby. We are modern men, and modern men, though they cherish great thoughts of man, have as a rule small thoughts of God. When the man in the Church, let alone the man in the street, uses the word "God," the thought in his mind is rarely of divine MAJESTY. A recent book was called YOUR GOD IS TOO SMALL [J. B. Phillips, 1953]; it was a timely title. We are poles apart from our evangelical forefathers at this point, even when we confess our faith in their words. When you start reading Luther, or Edwards, or Whitefield, though your doctrine may be theirs, you soon find yourself wondering whether you have any acquaintance at all with the mighty God whom they knew so intimately.
Today, vast stress is laid on the thought that god is PERSONAL, but this truth is so stated as to leave the impression that God is a person of the same sort as we are--weak, inadequate, ineffective, a little pathetic. But this is not the God of the Bible! Our personal life is a finite thing; it is limited in every direction, in space, in time, in knowledge, in power. But God is not so limited. He is eternal, infinite, and almighty. He has us in His hands; but we never have Him in ours. Like us, He is personal, but unlike us He is GREAT. In all its constant stress on the reality of God's personal concern for His people, and on the gentleness, tenderness, sympathy, patience, and yearning compassion that He shows towards them, the Bible never lets us lose sight of His majesty, and His unlimited dominion over all His creatures.
— J. I. Packer, KNOWING GOD. Downers Grove: InterVarsity Press, 1973, pp. 73-74. ISBN 0-87784-867-X
MORE GREAT WORSHIP QUOTES FROM J. I. PACKER
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2008-01-01
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2008-01-08
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2006-09-12
www. wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2006-07-11
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2002-11-12
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=2001-04-24
www.wqotw.org/quote.php?date=1996-08-27
~~By Chip Stam
Director, Institute for Christian Worship
School of Church Music and Worship
The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary
Louisville, Kentucky
www.wqotw.org (You can subscribe for yourself, here)
www.sbts.edu/icw
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