O for a thousand tongues to sing my great Redeemer's praise, the glories of my God and King, the triumphs of his grace!
Interpretation
The quote expresses a desire to glorify and praise God with many voices.
In this quote, Charles Wesley reflects on the immense appreciation he has for his faith and the grace of God. He yearns for countless voices to join in celebrating the magnificence and glory of his Redeemer, illustrating a desire for communal worship and an acknowledgment of divine grace that transcends individual expression.
In practice
This quote can be used in a church service to encourage congregational singing.
Come to earth to taste our sadness, he whose glories knew no end;_x000D_ by his life he brings us gladness, our Redeemer, Shepherd, Friend._x000D_ Leaving riches without number, born within a cattle stall;_x000D_ this the everlasting wonder, Christ was born the Lord of all.
The Bible must be the invention either of good men or angels, bad men or devils, or of God. However, it was not written by good men, because good men would not tell lies by saying 'Thus saith the Lord;' it was not written by bad men because they would not write about doing good duty, while condemning sin, and themselves to hell; thus, it must be written by divine inspiration
Faith, mighty faith, the promise sees, And looks to God alone; Laughs at impossibilities, And cries it shall be done.
And all things as they change proclaim _x000D_ The Lord eternally the same.
Expand Thy wings, celestial Dove, brood o'er our nature's night; on our disordered spirits move, and let there now be light.
Keep us little and unknown, prized and loved by God alone.
The wonderful news is that our Lord is a God of mercy, and He responds to repentance.
God doesn't want religious duty. He doesn't want a distracted, half-hearted, 'Fine, I'll read a chapter...now are You happy?' attitude. God wants His word to be a delight to us, so much that we meditate on it day and night.
You are redeemed and you are also victorious, over your sins in Jesus.
Take away the Book of Mormon and the revelations, and where is our religion? We have none.
We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. BUt the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyses: 'I am talking with you in order to persuade you.' No. Each person dialogues, starting with his and her own identity. The church grows by attracting, not proselytizing.
I hope, by God's grace, that I am truly a Christian, not deviating from the faith, and that I would rather suffer the penalty of a terrible death than wish to affirm anything outside of the faith or transgress the commandments of our Lord Jesus Christ.
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