spontaneous singing
Did you know this description is printed in the front of all Gideon Bibles? I love how it reads:
THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.
Yeehaw! It really excites me to read this -- so uplifting!
The Malawian ladies in the following video believe this. They had just recieved Bibles in their village, and broke out into spontaneous and excited singing. Yes! This. This is a perfect response of joy at God's Word. Now what about me?
The Gideon quote and the video were both originally reported at the Desiring God blog: New Bibles spark spontaneous singing in Malawi.
THE BIBLE contains the mind of God, the state of man, the way of salvation, the doom of sinners, and the happiness of believers. Its doctrines are holy, its precepts are binding, its histories are true, and its decisions are immutable. Read it to be wise, believe it to be safe, and practice it to be holy. It contains light to direct you, food to support you, and comfort to cheer you.
It is the traveler's map, the pilgrim's staff, the pilot's compass, the soldier's sword, and the Christian's charter. Here Paradise is restored, Heaven opened, and the gates of hell disclosed.
CHRIST is its grand subject, our good the design, and the glory of God its end.
It should fill the memory, rule the heart, and guide the feet. Read it slowly, frequently, and prayerfully. It is a mine of wealth, a paradise of glory, and a river of pleasure. It involves the highest responsibility, will reward the greatest labor, and will condemn all who trifle with its sacred contents.
Yeehaw! It really excites me to read this -- so uplifting!
The Malawian ladies in the following video believe this. They had just recieved Bibles in their village, and broke out into spontaneous and excited singing. Yes! This. This is a perfect response of joy at God's Word. Now what about me?
Click to viewThe Gideon quote and the video were both originally reported at the Desiring God blog: New Bibles spark spontaneous singing in Malawi.