October 12

October 12.

"Bless the Lord, O my soul; and all that is within me, bless his holy name!" Psalms 103:1

Every part of our being should join in praising God. The song of praise we sing, should not be a solo, or a duet-but a full chorus the feelings, affections, mental powers, tastes, desires-all mingling in praise.

There are some who praise with their voice-but not with their heart. Others give intellectual worship, while their affections are not engaged. Others give emotional praise-but their will and conscience do not join heartily in the song; they have good feelings-but lack in practical obedience. Some sing missionary hymns with zest-but give nothing to missionary work! Or they sing consecration hymns-but then live for themselves! The true way to praise God-is to rouse every faculty, energy, power, and affection-to hearty, enthusiastic, practical praise, all that is within us, joining in glad and holy songfulness!