Music

Today was “Music Sunday” at church. Music is always an important part of the worship service, but today was a celebration of the power of music. The choirs and musicians had worked hard in preparation for today. Their work and talent succeed in bringing us to a place near to the throne of God. The music was powerful. The last hymn was titled, “For The Music of Creation.” This song was so great. It began with the organ and was then joined by the voices of the choir. The bell choir soon joined and music grew in intensity. Finally in the third verse the congregation joined the song. The sound was glorious, like a giant tsunami of worship washing over us all. The lyrics were awesome, especially the third verse with, “All the voices of the ages in transcendent chorus meeting.” I had the feeling that all the saints who’ve gone before us were singing with us. The last line spoke of music’s power over discord and division that speaks of harmony and peace. A whole flood of emotion flooded me as I remembered past hurts and acknowledged God’s goodness in bringing me to this good place. I believe that God was pleased with the sound of our worship today.

For The Music Of Creation

[Choir]

For the music of creation,

For the song Your Spirit sings,

For Your sound's divine expression,

Burst of joy in living things:

God, our God, the world's composer,

Hear us, echoes of Your voice:

Music is Your art, Your glory,

Let the human heart rejoice!

[Choir]

Psalms and symphonies all exalt You,

Drum and trumpet, string and reed,

Simple melodies acclaim You,

Tunes that rise from deepest need,

Hymns of longing and belonging,

Carols from a cheerful throat,

Lilt of lullaby and love song

Catching heaven in a note.

[All]

All the voices of the ages

In transcendent chorus meet,

Worship lifting up the senses,

Hands that praise, and dancing feet;

Over discord and division

Music speaks Your joy and peace,

Harmony of earth and heaven,

Song of God that cannot cease!