Sermon Central
-
[239]. A Message From A Poem – Sing To The Greatness Of The Lord
Contributed by Ron Ferguson on Dec 18, 2025 (message contributor)
[239]. A MESSAGE FROM A POEM – SING TO THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD
How can I describe this poem? It is a fact and praise poem. I wanted to start the poem with praise, for our God is greatly adored, and has done so much for helpless sinners.
The metre used here, 5 - 7 - 5 – 7, gives the poem an emphasis I think. I wanted the praise to be on the Lord Jesus as too much of contemporary singing is superficial and egocentric.
There are 4 stanzas, and in each stanza the first two lines set the tone for the stanza.
It was a bit difficult to write because being a 5-7 metre, the initial syllable had to be stressed on the first syllable in the line.
Just one comment here in this couplet –
“Your praises, raise high
Through earth and heaven and sky.”
“raise” is not a mistake. I did not mean “rise”. “rise” would be a statement. “raise” is an invitation to do this – raise up His praise!
{{1 Chronicles 16:23-29 “Sing to the LORD, all the earth. Proclaim good tidings of His salvation from day to day. Tell of His glory among the nations, His wonderful deeds among all the peoples, for GREAT IS THE LORD, AND GREATLY TO BE PRAISED. He also is to be feared above all gods, for all the gods of the peoples are idols, but the LORD made the heavens. Splendor and majesty are before Him. Strength and joy are in His place. Ascribe to the LORD, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the LORD glory and strength. Ascribe to the LORD the glory due His name. Bring an offering, and come before Him. Worship the LORD in holy array.”}}
================================================================
SING TO THE GREATNESS OF THE LORD
I will shout and sing
Because of joy for my King.
To Him will be praise
Throughout heaven’s endless days:
Jesus Christ enthroned!
Those redeemed by blood atoned,
Sinners won by grace,
In Jesus, salvation trace.
=================
Those who own His Name
Lift their voices to proclaim
Glory to their Lord;
Who to heaven have been called!
Jesus, precious One,
Mighty God, eternal Son,
Your great sympathy
Excelled through Your majesty.
=================
We’re saved from sin’s night
And given brightness of sight;
Redeemed by Christ’s blood,
Now washed in the cleansing flood,
Bound for heaven’s shore –
Tearless peace and love, and more!
Exalt the Saviour
Who has shown you such favour.
=================
Jesus Christ our Lord,
Among us greatly adored,
We look on Your face.
Lord, You removed our disgrace.
Our love evermore
To our Redeemer will soar;
Your praises, raise high
Through earth and heaven and sky.
=================
R E Ferguson Ended 3 May 2024 AABB etc. 5-7 throughout
Related Sermon Illustrations
-
People Do Judge You By What You Wear
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007
People do judge you by what you wear. A young man came into our worship service a few weeks ago. He was wearing lots of leather and chains. His hair was spiked blue. He wore black eye liner and had a ring in his lip. I could tell what lots of people were thinking when he strolled down the aisle ...read more
-
People Do Judge You By What You Wear
Contributed by James Chandler on Feb 26, 2007
People do judge you by what you wear. A young man came into our worship service a few weeks ago. He was wearing lots of leather and chains. His hair was spiked blue. He wore black eye liner and had a ring in his lip. I could tell what lots of people were thinking when he strolled down the aisle ...read more
-
In Edward Gibbons Book, The Decline And Fall Of ...
Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007
In Edward Gibbons book, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, he mentions a statement from one of the most powerful, prosperous, and prestigious Muslim rulers of the Roman era. Gibbons wrote, “It may therefore be of some use to borrow the experience of the same Abdalrahman, whose ...read more
-
In Edward Gibbons Book, The Decline And Fall Of ...
Contributed by Austin Mansfield on Feb 25, 2007
In Edward Gibbons book, The Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, he mentions a statement from one of the most powerful, prosperous, and prestigious Muslim rulers of the Roman era. Gibbons wrote, “It may therefore be of some use to borrow the experience of the same Abdalrahman, whose ...read more
-
Life At Its Best An Extensive Survey Was ... PRO
Contributed by Ed Wood on Jul 6, 2004
LIFE AT ITS BEST An extensive survey was conducted in the United States by a leading polling agency. Questionnaires were distributed to people of various ages and occupations. The key question was this: What are you looking for most in life? When the results were compiled, the analysts were ...read more
Related Sermons
-
Midnight
Contributed by Gregory J Brice on Jul 22, 2013
How God changes our gloomy outlooks on life into bright, sun shining days.
-
Covering God With Our Love Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Feb 11, 2019
I can worship God anywhere... but Psalm 100 talks about "going someplace" to worship. Where should I "go" to worship, and how and why should I worship?
-
The Bucket List Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Aug 14, 2020
A bucket list is a list of things you want to do before you "kick the bucket." But God warns us that there is one item we MUST have on that "bucket list." What is that "one item", and how do accomplish it?
-
How God Restores Series
Contributed by Brian Bill on Feb 22, 2009
Life is filled with bad news and good news. Joel and Zephaniah offer us both.
-
Heaven Can't Wait Series
Contributed by Jeff Strite on Oct 30, 2016
Heaven is a wonderful promise. But there are those who think it will be boring and tedious. They're wrong - but do you know why?
