Bible Readings for the Home Circle—1914 - A New You Ministry

BIBLE READINGS
“Whoso offereth praise glorifieth Me.” Ps. 50:23.
3. Where does David say he will praise God
“My praise shall be of Thee in the great congregation: I will pay my
vows before them that fear Him.” Ps. 22:25.
4. What does he exhort all to do
“O magnify the Lord with me, and let us exalt His name together.” Ps.
34:3.
5. What personal experience does he say he will declare in the hearing
of all who fear God
“Come and hear, all ye that fear God, and I will declare what He hath
done for my soul.” Ps. 66:16.
6. What effect do such testimonies have upon the humble
“My soul shall make her boast in the Lord: the humble shall hear
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7. Into what condition did those lapse anciently who failed to glorify
God and to be thankful
“Because that, when they knew God, they glorified Him not as God,
neither were thankful; but became vain in their imaginations, and their
foolish heart was darkened.” Rom. 1:21.
8. What element should enter into all our worship
“Be careful for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with
thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.” Phil. 4:6. See Col.
4:2.
9. In how many things should we give thanks
“In everything give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus
concerning you.” 1 Thess. 5:18.
10. How often, and for how much, should we render thanks
“Giving thanks always for all things unto God and the Father in the
name of our Lord Jesus Christ.” Eph. 5:20.
11. With what exhortation does the psalmist close his songs of praise
“Praise ye the Lord. Praise God in His sanctuary: praise Him in the
firmament of His power. Praise Him for His mighty acts: praise Him according
to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet:
praise Him with the psaltery and harp. Praise Him with the timbrel and
dance: praise Him with stringed instruments and organs. Praise Him upon
the loud cymbals: praise Him upon the high-sounding cymbals. Let everything
that hath breath praise the Lord. Praise ye the Lord.” Psalm 150.
O WORSHIP the Lord in the beauty of holiness,
Bow down before Him, His glory proclaim;
PRAISE AND THANKSGIVING
With gold of obedience, and incense of lowliness,
Kneel and adore Him, the Lord is His name.
Low at His feet lay thy burden of carefulness,
High on His heart He will bear it for thee,
Comfort thy sorrows, and answer thy prayerfulness,
Guiding thy steps as may best for thee be.
Fear not to enter His courts in the slenderness
Of the poor wealth thou wouldst reckon as thine:
Truth in its beauty, and love in its tenderness,
These are the offerings to lay on His shrine.
These, though we bring them in trembling and fearfulness,
He will accept for the Name that is dear;
Mornings of joy give for evenings of tearfulness,
Trust for our trembling, and hope for our fear.
THE VALUE OF SONG
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1. HOW early in the world’s history do we read of singing
“Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth . . . when
the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy”
Job 38:4–7.
2. What did Israel do when delivered from Egypt
“Then sang Moses and the children of Israel this song unto the
Lord. . . . The Lord is my strength and song, and He is become my
salvation: . . . and I will exalt Him.” Ex. 15:1, 2.
3. How did the angels manifest their joy at Christ’s birth
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly
host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will toward men.” Luke 2:13, 14.
4. How are we told to come before the Lord
“Serve the Lord with gladness: come before His presence with singing.”
Ps. 100:2. See 2 Chron. 29:30.
5. How does David say such service is regarded by God
“I will praise the name of God with a song, and will magnify Him with
thanksgiving. This also shall please the Lord better than an ox or bullock
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6. What instruction did Paul give concerning singing
“Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and