Revelation 5:9 And they sung a new song, saying, You are worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for you were slain… They sung a new song. These few words suggest two thoughts concerning the worship of heaven. I. IT IS JUBILANT. "They sung." Singing is the natural language of joy. The worship is not mechanical, not irksome. It is the outbreaking of the soul into rapture - the rapture of gratitude, admiration, reverence, and love. II. IT IS FRESH. "A new song." There is nothing monotonous. Souls have an instinctive craving for variety, and the Creator has amply provided for this instinct. In the life of souls there is something fresh every hour - fresh sceneries, fresh occurrences, fresh engagements, fresh thoughts. - D.T. Parallel Verses KJV: And they sung a new song, saying, Thou art worthy to take the book, and to open the seals thereof: for thou wast slain, and hast redeemed us to God by thy blood out of every kindred, and tongue, and people, and nation; |
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