“Let all the world in every corner sing,
“My God and King!”
The Church with psalms must shout:
No door can keep them out.
But, more than all, the heart
Must bear the longest part.
Let all the world in every corner sing,
“My God and King!”
This is a verse from George Herbert’s hymn (1633), “Let All The World In Every Corner Sing.” It is a call to worship, and I ts basic message is that the entire world must render praises to God, and that the Church has a responsibility to sing and proclaim His praises to all, from the heart.
There is a mandate on the nations of the earth to surrender to God, walk in obedience to His word and ways, and praise and worship Him. There is also a mandate on the Church to introduce God and His Kingdom to the nations through the proclamation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Romans 15:9-11 NLT
“[9] He also came so that the Gentiles might give glory to God for his mercies to them. That is what the psalmist meant when he wrote: “For this, I will praise you among the Gentiles; I will sing praises to your name.” [10] And in another place it is written, “Rejoice with his people, you Gentiles.” [11] And yet again, “Praise the LORD, all you Gentiles. Praise him, all you people of the earth.””
As we develop an attitude and lifestyle of honouring God and praising Him in all circumstances and ways, it will impact those around us; just as Paul and Silas’ singing impacted the prisoners and the jailer and his family, and led them to Christ.
Psalm 145:10-13 NKJV
“[10] All Your works shall praise You, O LORD, and Your saints shall bless You. [11] They shall speak of the glory of Your kingdom, and talk of Your power, [12] To make known to the sons of men His mighty acts, and the glorious majesty of His kingdom. [13] Your kingdom is an everlasting kingdom, and Your dominion endures throughout all generations.”
This is the time to share the Gospel – proclaim the good news about the love of God for us, which is demonstrated through Jesus Christ. The good news that our sins can be forgiven through repentance, and we can be reconciled with God through faith in Jesus Christ. The good news that we can become partakers of His glorious Kingdom, here on earth and in heaven! The good news that we can spend eternity, living in the presence of God, free from sin, pain, sorrow and death.
When people hear this Good News proclaimed and see it demonstrated through healings, deliverance, etc, they respond and it fills them with joy. The entire city of Samaria rejoiced at the impact of the Gospel of Jesus Christ!
Acts 8:4-8 NLT
“[4] But the believers who were scattered preached the Good News about Jesus wherever they went. [5] Philip, for example, went to the city of Samaria and told the people there about the Messiah. [6] Crowds listened intently to Philip because they were eager to hear his message and see the miraculous signs he did. [7] Many evil spirits were cast out, screaming as they left their victims. And many who had been paralyzed or lame were healed. [8] So there was great joy in that city.” AMEN!
For Further Reading: Revelation 19:1; Philippians 4:4-5; Revelation 7:9-10
Fulfilling Our Theme For 2024: “Building The Highway And Lifting The Banner”
“And in that day, there shall be a Root of Jesse, who shall stand as a banner to the people; for the Gentiles shall seek Him…. (therefore) Go through, go through the gates! Prepare the way for the people; build up, build up the highway! Take out the stones, lift up a banner for the peoples!” [Isaiah 11:10, Isaiah 62:10]
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