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II. H ebrew M usic in th e T im e of D avid and S olomon Under the reign o f David : David, him self a musician, believed heartily in trained leadership in the art of music, and that music held an essential place in the national life and worship o f the Hebrew people. The occasion o f the return o f the ark by the Philistines was one o f great rejoic ing. In keeping with the accompanying festivities, David appointed musicians, vo cal and instrumental, trained by men of skill, to lead the people in their praise (1 Chron. 15:16-22). When the ark was restored to its ap pointed place, and David caused festival sacrifices to be made, he also appointed a choir to “record, and to thank and praise the Lord God o f Israel” (1 Chron. 16:4-6). In this service, the psalm of thanksgiving, written by David for the occasion, was pre sented by Asaph, assisted by his chorus and instrumentalists, before the altar o f the Lord (1 Chron. 16:7-36). Three conduc tors kept the whole congregation in time and step by cymbals, and a presenter gave out the hymns and led the choirs. David Memorize Scripture N EW , E A S Y M E T H O D You can now learn to memorize Scripture for Personal Work by a new and amazingly easy way. A fewminutes of study at home each day ¡sail that is necessary. It is intensely interest ing^easy to master and will give you great spiritual and practical aid in religious work. “ ScriptureMemorizing for PersonalWork” was prepared by Rev. Oscar Lowry, nation ally known Evangelist and Bible Teacher. It constitutes a course in both Scripture memo rizing and in Personal Evangelism. Hundreds have already found it of great benefit in its application to their own Christian work. Ability to correctly quote God’s Word will make you a better Christian worker and a more inspiring leader in your own church and community. It will promote your spirit ual growth and give greater power as a soul winner and in giving comfort to others in its application to their Christian life. Fourteen other courses—non-sectarian— are also available to fit your needs. 56,000 students have become happier and more capable by their use. M ail Coupon TODAYfo r fu ll information M O O D Y B I B L E I N S T I T U T E C O B B E SPO N D EN C E SCHOOL Dept 4202 153 Institute Place, Chicago, Illinois Moody Bihle Institute Correspondence School Dept. 4202153 Institute Place, Chicago, 111. Please send special descriptive folder on □ Scripture Memorizing for Personal Work P Information on other courses □ Class Study Plan Name .................................................................... ............ Address ............................................................................. C ity ................................................................................. ..
MARCH 4, 1934 Jesus in Poetry R evelation 5:11-14 Suggestions for the Meeting
What Is Meant by “ Quiet Hour”
One of the most vital factors in the Christian’s life is prayer. Jesus spoke much on this subject. He en joined the duty o f private prayer upon all His disciples. One o f Christian Endeavor’s basic principles is the “Morning Watch,” the quiet time with God. As a basis for prayer, there must be Bible study—the effort to learn the will of God. Prayer and study of the Word go hand in hand. On our programs we designate a time for the “ Quiet Hour.” Fifteen minutes should be al lowed for it. Have some devotional subject. Then, with lights dimmed, go to prayer—real, individual prayer. Urge all to take part in sentence prayers for definite needs. Mention some of these needs beforehand. Make it a time of petition, adoration, confession, praise, and intercession. When this is done, a decided differ ence in the meetings will be noticed. The first real hymn written by Miss Havergal was composed in 1858, in the study of a German minister. Quite tired, she sat down, and her eyes lit upon an in scription which had been placed under a picture of Jesus Christ: “ I did this for thee: what hast thou done for Me?” As she gazed on the face of the suffering Re deemer, the lines of the hymn framed themselves in her mind, and, taking a pen cil, she wrote them on the back of a cir cular. But when she read them over, she felt that they expressed her emotions . . . so inadequately that she exclaimed to her self : “This is not poetry. I will not go to the trouble to copy this” ; and she crum pled up the circular and cast it into the fire. But immediately something impelled her to rescue it, and she seized it, singed as it was by the flame, and placed it in her pocket. Her father, the Rev. W . H. Havergal, ever since her mother died when Frances was eleven years old, had been her confi dant and had encouraged the development o f her talents. When she returned home one day she showed these verses to him. He was so delighted with them that he composed a tune, called “Baca,” for this hymn. That thou might’st ransomed be, And quickened from the dead; I gave, I gave My life for thee, What hast thou given for Me?” — O ne H undred and O n e H y m n S tories . Leader’s Helps I. How O ne G reat H y m n W as W ritten Carl F. Price gives the following infor mation regarding the writing of Frances Ridley Havergal’s beautiful hymn, “ I Gave My Life for Thee” : “ I gave My life for thee, My precious blood I shed,
Let this meeting combine poetry and music. What an opportunity it furnishes for exalting the Lord Jesus Christ! He has been the theme of the greatest poets. He has also been the inspiration for the writing of the world’s greatest musical productions. It is fitting to combine these two arts, since they have one common theme, Jesus Christ. Hymn—“ Praise Him ! Praise H im !” Hymn—“All Hail the Power of Jesus’ Name.” Prayer. Scripture—Revelation 5:11-14. Birth o f Christ Hymn—“Joy to the World.” Solo—“ The Birthday o f a King.” Hymn—“ O Come, All Ye Faithful.” Life o f Christ Hymn—“The Great Physician Now is Near.” Hymn—“Ye Must be Born Again.” Sufferings and Death of. Christ Hymn—“The Old Rugged Cross.” Hymn— “When I Survey the Wondrous Cross.” Hymn—“Low in the Grave He Lay.” Hymn—“ Christ the Lord Is R i s e n Today.” Second Coming o f Christ Hymn—“Jesus May Come Today.” Hymn—“All Hail to Thee, Immanuel.” Hymn—“ C r o w n Him with Many Crowns.” Anthem—“Hallelujah Chorus.” Benediction—Jude 24, 25. Meditation on the Lesson Nowhere in Scripture can we find a more majestic scene than the one portrayed in this lesson. The central figure, the ob ject o f adoration and worship, is the Lamb, our Saviour and Redeemer. Through the centuries, He has been neglected and de spised of men, but in this passage, the crowning day has at last arrived, when an gels, “ten thousand times ten thousand,” say with a loud voice: “Worthy is the Lamb that was slain to receive power, and riches, and wisdom, and strength, and honor, and glory, and blessing.” Not only the angels but also every creature in heaven, earth, and sea joins in the mighty refrain ascribing glory, honor, blessing, and power unto the Lamb who sits on the throne. This scene is the consummation of the ages, the “one far-off event toward which the whole creation moves.” At that time, the answer to the prayer that Christ taught His disciples to pray—the prayer that Christians have been offering in faith ever since Jesus walked with them on earth —will be fully realized: “ Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done in earth, as it is in heaven.” Then will all believers join in the great hallelujah chorus, giving glory to Christ. Even before that great day dawns, the Lord’s children may, and should, give Him heartfelt praise.
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