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The Source of All Blessings Nov 27 2008
"Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, and cometh down from the Father of lights, with whom is no variableness, neither shadow of turning." - James 1:17
In 1674, an Anglican priest wrote a simple song of praise for his students at England's Winchester College. Although the understated lyrics expressed praise to God for his wonderful blessings, he was careful to warn the boys to only sing the hymn in the privacy of their dorm rooms during their personal devotions.
Why all the secrecy? At that time the church believed hymns should only include words directly from the Bible. Using your own lyrics was like adding words to scripture itself. Blasphemy? No. Praise should be words consistent with scripture.
But what beautiful and simple words they were! The hymn shouted its praise to the source of all our blessings, announced with a joy and passion for all God's glory. Fortunately this hymn, which is today referred to as the Doxology, was soon taken from the shadows and saw its popularity quickly spread. Do you catch the irony here? This hymn, first used in secret, quickly became the most frequently sung piece of music used in public worship!
Just before you dive into your Thanksgiving feast, consider singing these joyful words of praise as your Thanksgiving prayer:
Praise God, from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him, all creatures here below.
Praise Him, above ye Heavenly Host.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost!
Amen.
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Yes, report it NevermindI like this devotional because it connects thankfulness and praise. Isn't that what thankfulness is all about? When you are thankful then it is only natural to give praise. Thank you for reminding me of this.
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Yes, report it NevermindThis is amazing. I woke up singing the Doxology. It just seemed right this Thanksgiving morning. And then I opened today's devotional.......
Have a wonderful, blessed and praise filled Thanksgiving. Let us not forget to pray for the many who will not be so fortunate today.
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Yes, report it NevermindHappy Thanksgiving, everyone, and have blessed day! Don't eat too much, and remember who we give thanks to on this day. Take a moment to read the Thanksgiving proclamations from Washington and Lincoln.
http://gwpapers.virginia.edu/documents/thanksgiving/transcript.html
http://www.nps.gov/history/history/online_books/source/sb2/sb2w.htm
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Yes, report it NevermindThank you for sharing this background of the Doxology which I sang for years in Presbyterian and Methodist churches. I never knew this history. I attend a Baptist church now and we do not sing it routinely as we did in the other denominations. It is such a nice, comforting recognition of how God takes care of our needs. It is a great Thanksgiving song! Blessings to all!