A doxology (from the Greek word doxa, meaning glory + logia, meaning declarations or testimonies) is the affirmation of God’s glory by way of all that He is and has done. In other words it is what we commonly refer to as “Worship”.
Traditionally, a doxology is categorized as a hymn that is often sung or recited in Protestant churches, signaling the ending or dismissal of a service. The most common of these is known as “Praise God, from Whom all blessings flow”, written in 1674 by Thomas Ken. To many, “The Doxology” is the comforting summation of our corporate liturgy and to the remainder, a song given new life by more modern groups such as the David Crowder Band.
Presently there are many opinions regarding the definition of worship and our responsibility in it. Men and women have spents countless hours deciphering what it means and how it ought to look. However, I do not believe there is a more accurate exposition than this: Worship is what you do with what God reveals of Himself.
Our worship is an echo, not only in who He is, but also in what He has done, is doing and will do in the future. Worship requires action! – Often but not limited to a response with our mind, such as our belief in God’s worthiness, our emotions, such as love and trust, our deeds and our words. Our heart commonly expresses itself in poetry and song; our mind is active when we desire to comprehend the will of God and our bodies and strength are involved when we obey and when we serve.
What are YOU doing with what you believe?
“One day all Christians will join in a doxology and sing God’s praises with perfection. But even today, individually and corporately, we are not only to sing the doxology, but to BE the doxology.”
- Francis Schaeffer -
When I was a child, I thought it was a very strange way to start church..Back in those days, all children sat in regular church and behaved themselves, me especially, as church was such a treat for me; my neighbor brought me, and while she never missed sunday school, church could be iffy….
After Pastor Christensen came in the side door of the sanctuary the choir followed him in singing this strange song to no music, then paused and we all rose when Paster C lifted his hands in the air and sang it too….I can only remember the funny looks from people around me as I was an “enthusiastic” singer even as a child; He alone remembers what words I sang until I could read the words to learn the song!
Side note: Pastor Christensen came to the hospital the nite Jordan was born to bless him for me, and Jeremy used to “sling his spidey-web” at the pastor’s wife when she wouldn’t let him hold the offering church for the pennies in the morning.
Anyway, in sunday school we sang, Praise Him, Praise Him, all ye little children, God is Love, God is Love! (repeat), so I remember asking Mrs. Hanscom, the wonderful neighbor who took me to sunday school with her, if I was “a creature from below, a host or a ghost” when I praised God…. I wish I could remember what her answer was…
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Dear Mr. Corzine,I’m sure you don’t remember me but my fimlay lived next door to you for a few years on Bowie St in Harlingen. It had to have been about 20 or more years ago. My little sister Alaina and Marlee were friends and often played together. My parents were always strong in their Christian faith and raised us to be also. Although we didn’t go to a Pentecostal church, my parents allowed us to attend VBS during the summer at your church. I am 30 years old now with children of my own and I just wanted to tell you that I still remember going to your church services and it played a big role in my decision when I chose a church home for myself and my children. I was only 8 or 9 but I remember the happiness I felt when I attended those services. I accidently came across your name while I was researching some information and felt like it was God telling me to thank you for the influence you provided even though I’m sure you were unaware of it at the time.Thank You,Penny Biggerpbigger@ivytech.edu
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