Lifting our souls to the Lord through song is a tremendous way to bless His name and to exalt Him.
Psalm 100:2 Serve the Lord with gladness: come before his presence with singing.
In fact, every child of God ought to have a song in their soul, for we are commanded to sing our songs of praise to Him.
Psalm 68:32, Sing unto God, ye kingdoms of the earth; O sing praises unto the Lord; Selah:
The Lord also gives us encouraging songs during times of trials and sorrow.
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“I will sing of my Redeemer and his wondrous love to me; — On the cruel cross he suffered, — from the curse to set me free.
“Sing, O sing of my Redeemer! — With his blood he purchased me; — on the cross he sealed my pardon, — paid the debt, and made me free.
P. P. Bliss 1876
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“You can have a melody down in your heart, — When it's aching, almost breaking. — Even tho' the sorrow makes the teardrop start, — You can have a melody down in your heart.
“You can have a song in your heart in the night —. After every trial, after every mile. — Anyone can sing when the sun is shining bright, — But you need a song in your heart at night.
“Do not let your worries drive your song away, — Though tomorrow brings its sorrow, — Just remember after night time comes the day. — Do not let your worries drive your song away.”
E.L. Slavens and Ira Stanphill:
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