Singing That Is to God’s Glory
275
his entire being; his soul went out, in harmony with the sinless wor-
shipers, in love to the Father and the Son.—
Patriarchs and Prophets,
36, 37
.
Angel Choir at Jesus’ Birth—Then was the melody of heaven
heard by mortal ears, and the heavenly choir swept back to heaven
as they closed their ever memorable anthem. The light faded away
... but there remained in the hearts of the shepherds the brightest
picture mortal man had ever looked upon, and the blessed promise and
assurance of the advent to our world of the Saviour of men, which filled
their hearts with joy and gladness, mingled with faith and wondrous
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love to God.—
My Life Today, 363
.
Singing at Jesus’ Resurrection—As Jesus came forth from the
sepulcher, those shining angels prostrated themselves to the earth in
worship, and hailed Him with songs of victory and triumph.—
Early
Writings, 182
.
Redeemed Souls a Subject for Song—The soul redeemed and
cleansed from sin, with all its noble powers dedicated to the service of
God, is of surpassing worth; and there is joy in heaven in the presence
of God and the holy angels over one soul redeemed, a joy that is
expressed in songs of holy triumph.—
Steps to Christ, 126
.
In Our Homes the Echo of Angel Songs—As our Redeemer
leads us to the threshold of the Infinite, flushed with the glory of God,
we may catch the themes of praise and thanksgiving from the heavenly
choir round about the throne; and as the echo of the angels’ song is
awakened in our earthly homes, hearts will be drawn closer to the
heavenly singers. Heaven’s communion begins on earth. We learn
here the keynote of its praise.—
Education, 168
.
Thanksgiving the Keynote of Heaven—Difficulties will arise
that will try your faith and patience. Face them bravely. Look on the
bright side. If the work is hindered, be sure that it is not your fault,
and then go forward, rejoicing in the Lord. Heaven is full of joy. It
resounds with the praises of Him who made so wonderful a sacrifice
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for the redemption of the human race. Should not the church on earth
be full of praise? Should not Christians publish throughout the world
the joy of serving Christ? Those who in heaven join with the angelic
choir in their anthem of praise must learn on earth the song of heaven,
the keynote of which is thanksgiving.—
Testimonies for the Church
7:244
.