And as the sweet strains floated over the troubled waters, reaching the ears of the sinking and dying, little did they know, those sweet singers of Israel, whom they comforted. For reproof of such as delight in profane songs.(N. Thoughts and words of men, plans of earthly ambition, pleasures of sin away! So will you draw from the infinite ocean of Divine love (see vers. We should teach and admonish by singing, and that (1)ourselves, by considering the matter. Manifestly all this lies solely in the Scriptures. It is fed by the drawing sun, the condensing mountains, the bountiful clouds, the wide sea. But though necessary, how many unnecessary things are preferred before it. Won't you give us one, sir?"(G. It is also translated generosity or goodness. "Singing the gospel" is a very old invention though the name be new. Then we must sing earnestly and awake out of our lethargy (Psalm 57:8).4. "They would both profit and delight." F. Pentecost, D. D.)Saved by a hymnCanadian BaptistOn board the ill-fated steamer Seawanhaka was one of the Fisk University singers. In these early communities Paul said, "Every one of you hath a psalm, a doctrine." But what a long way we have travelled from it to a modern congregation, standing with hooks that they scarcely look at, and "worshipping" in a hymn which half of them do not open their mouths to sing at all, and the other half do in a voice inaudible three pews off.(A. And there is clear reference here to the written as well as the spoken Word. With gracious affability, which conveys both pleasure and utility to the hearers; so that what Horace says concerning poets may he said of these spiritual songs. It secures the harmony of hearts as well as of voices.3. When we are merry to sing psalms (James 5:13), yea, to account this a heavenly melody (Ephesians 5:19). In a special and limited sense this is the gospel, because He preached and published it.2. It should reach to every nook of your life. The tenant will only occupy as sole possessor of the tenement.2. Thus it was in Greece; thus it was in Scot land. Scripture: Colossians 3:16 Denomination: Baptist Bad Behaviors That Always Betray You Series Contributed by Isaac Butterworth on Mar 18, 2011 based on 1 rating | 4,161 views We don't just give up bad behaviors; we put to death the old self. His Word, then, must be the staple of the verbal intercourse. (1) That Word sustains the intercourse, and is for colloquial uses. )The service of song a means of Christian edificationA. Garfield." Maclaren, D. D.)The hymnology of the ChurchJ. The three conditions of sacred song are sweetness of vocal expression, fulness of inward devotion, direction to a Divine object. You teach someone how do right and admonish them about doing wrong. Pentecostal. THEY MUST BE SUNG WITH GRACE.1. Explain. The early hymns were of a dogmatic character. (1) This points out a contrast between a settled and vagrant life. You have not to make the Word: it is nigh thee in thy heart and in thy mouth if thou wilt but let it dwell in thee richly.4. Colossians 3:15-17, Denomination: Could they hold out a little longer? Moral purity. But here Paul states that teaching and admonishing are to be done through the means of psalms, hymns and spiritual songs. For reproof of such as delight in profane songs.(N. There is many a passage in reserve. 16 Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly as you "Try a little longer," was the response of the wearied and agonized husband, "let us sing 'Rock of Ages.'" "The Word" is one of His titles, and He would have us honour it by honouring the Scriptures which testify of Him.4. And finally, we will be glorified with Him when He returns (3:4). The tenant will only occupy as sole possessor of the tenement.2. Then let me remember the Word of Christ as a word of assured salvation, saving the eyes from tears, the feet from falling, and the soul from death. How many cares have been relieved by some well-known hymn? Such care for singing, again, is quite of a piece with Paul's high ideal of womanly grace and beauty in youth (1 Corinthians 11:15), priestlike dignity in age (Titus 2:3), with his recognition of things "lovely" (Philippians 4:3), with his appeal to primary aesthetic instincts (1 Corinthians 11:13), with his horror of "confusion" in public worship (1 Corinthians 14:33), with the word for agrave and majestic beauty in public service expressed in that great foundation-rubric (1 Corinthians 14:40). You have only to do that. And this was only salvation from temporal death I But, methinks, from the bright world yonder the good Toplady must be rejoicing that God ever taught him to write that hymn, which has helped to save so many from eternal death, as, catching its spirit, they have learned to cast themselves alone for help on that dear "Rock of Ages," cleft, sinner, for them, for you, and for me, and which ever stands rent asunder that it may shelter those who Utter the cry, "Let me hide myself in Thee. Human beings all tend to agree that different people have different styles. Let it dwell. But, lo! Titus 2:7-15 & Colossians 3:16-17 It opens a well of life; yet many choose the broken cistern.II. Christian truth is calculated to incite the highest feelings of the soul, and these lofty emotions would find utterance in "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs." This implies a sense of the preciousness of Christ Himself realized by faith. "(Canadian Baptist).LinksColossians 3:16 NIVColossians 3:16 NLTColossians 3:16 ESVColossians 3:16 NASBColossians 3:16 KJVColossians 3:16 Bible AppsColossians 3:16 ParallelColossians 3:16 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:16 Chinese BibleColossians 3:16 French BibleColossians 3:16 German BibleColossians 3:16 CommentariesBible Hub, (2)holiness;(3)revived spiritual life.(T. RICHLY.1. With the mere wanderer we hold little in common: the resident is well known. A friend's letter is his word to me when by means of it I call him up before me in his own loved person speaking to me. In correspondence to the riches of Him whose Word it is. As the soft and plaintive notes floated into the sick chamber, the President turned his eyes up to Dr. Bliss, and asked, "Is that Crete" "Yes," replied the doctor; "it is Mrs. "Admonishing one another." As Plato says, "The Phrygian strain was adapted for sacred rites and fanatical excitement, being of almost frenzied wildness."(Bp. The Word, abundant as it is, will not come to dwell at all without consent and careful and diligent endeavour. THE WORD OF CHRIST.1. In correspondence to the riches of Him whose Word it is. Riches of goodness, glory, wisdom, knowledge, grace; unsearchable riches of Christ.4. 1. They advocated such things as religious rituals, keeping holy days, worship of angels, self-abasement and ascetic practices as the way to God. As to matter: they treat of spiritual things, relating to the glory of God and our salvation; not of secular and vain matters.II. It is connected with some marked crisis; as a whisper of consolation, a breath of pity in sinfulness, felt as the Word of Christ just then wanted. For a deep feeling of anxiety on the part of a ruler in the ancient Church that sacred song should be beautiful, see the story how Ignatius brought back the melody of angels heard in vision to his Church at Antioch (Socrates, Hist. Spence, D. D.has from the first been a most important element in her holy progress and means of usefulness. It is connected with some marked crisis; as a whisper of consolation, a breath of pity in sinfulness, felt as the Word of Christ just then wanted. But pre-eminently is the Sunday school the school of the Word. THE WORD OF CHRIST.1. So the word means in Colossians 4:6, and Ephesians 4:29.III. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth, the life, the hand must speak.(R. Its indwelling is personal, and is not to be evaporated, as if it referred to the Church collective (Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Timothy 1:5, 14). (2) But it must be as the Word of Christ. Spence, D. D.)Singing with grace in your hearts unto the LordPhrygia was proverbially a land of musicBp. There is a direct appeal to the will and to the activity of the mind. If a man had some fragment of an old psalm, or some strain that bad come fresh from the Christian heart, he might sing it, and his brethren would listen. Baxendale.On one of the days when President Garfield lay dying at the seaside, he was a little better, and was permitted to sit by the window, while Mrs. Garfield was in the adjoining room. So the word means in Colossians 4:6, and Ephesians 4:29.III. "Is profitable for doctrine," etcII. If we turn, e.g., to Herbert's Temple, or Keble's Christian Year, there are many poems in both, which, as certainly they are not "psalms," so as little do they possess the characteristics of hymns. The three conditions of sacred song are sweetness of vocal expression, fulness of inward devotion, direction to a Divine object. (1)For daily exercise (Psalm 101:1-2). For a deep feeling of anxiety on the part of a ruler in the ancient Church that sacred song should be beautiful, see the story how Ignatius brought back the melody of angels heard in vision to his Church at Antioch (Socrates, Hist. THEY MUST BE SUNG IN THE HEART, i.e., from the inmost affection. "Admonishing one another." He has fulfilled it, explained it, inspired it, made it a living Word from first to last, that He might by His Spirit give it living and blessed applications.II. So let the Word of Christ dwell in you as to enrich your souls. There is much in our great poets repugnant to our sense of propriety and which we would fain suppress; but the mere fact that these early Christian poets were under the power of the Spirit would show that their poetry must have been high and pure. And this was only salvation from temporal death I But, methinks, from the bright world yonder the good Toplady must be rejoicing that God ever taught him to write that hymn, which has helped to save so many from eternal death, as, catching its spirit, they have learned to cast themselves alone for help on that dear "Rock of Ages," cleft, sinner, for them, for you, and for me, and which ever stands rent asunder that it may shelter those who Utter the cry, "Let me hide myself in Thee. Its light will come to you from the land of lights. ITS UTILITY. And there is clear reference here to the written as well as the spoken Word. These are expressed in this clause. It is of social utility. Matthew 6:7-8, Psalms 136:1-26, Psalms 119:1-176, Colossians 3:16, Denomination: In singing it ought to be our especial care that the heart be affected; they who neglect this, may perhaps please men by an artificial sweetness of voice, but they will displease God by an odious impurity of heart.4. ITS UTILITY. THE LESSON-BOOK. There was a special impressiveness in the use of psalms and hymns in the early Church. To sing with the heart is to sing with the understanding (Psalm 47:7; 1 Corinthians 14:14), with sense and feeling. Therefore farewell to all nugatory, and much more to impure songs.3. Intellectual merit. This implies a deep concern for each other's moral welfare. 12-15 on the one hand, and ver. It should reach to every nook of your life.3. Why make allusions instead of telling it like it is? As Plato says, "The Phrygian strain was adapted for sacred rites and fanatical excitement, being of almost frenzied wildness."(Bp. (view more) The three conditions of sacred song are sweetness of vocal expression, fulness of inward devotion, direction to a Divine object. Psalm comes from a word signifying properly a touching, and then a touching of a stringed instrument with a plectrum, and next the instrument itself, and lastly the song sung with this musical accompaniment. Dont let the distractions of this world keep you from learning the word and gaining its riches. The Psalms of the Old Testament have no single and universally accepted designation in the Hebrew Scriptures. So will you draw from the infinite ocean of Divine love (see vers. It must be this much, or it can be nothing vital. When we have received the "ingrafted Word" into our hearts, we must spread it abroad. "We found it, sir, in sister's pocket after she died; and she used to sing it all the time she was sick, and loved it so much that father wanted to get a clean one to put in a frame to hang up. It is the polar star which shines out in the spiritual firmament to point you to Christ; and yet in how many instances is the glimmering taper of human reason preferred! 2. "Freely ye have received, freely give." SPIRITUAL SONGS. THE DUTY.1. ITS INDWELLING. If you would have the Word to abide in you as the precious Word of a precious Saviour, you must always turn it to account in fellowship with Him.II. This exhortation is connected with the exhortation out of which it springs (vers. We must sing with grace. Out of the abundance of the heart the mouth, the life, the hand must speak.(R. The word sometimes means this (1 Corinthians 15:57; 2 Corinthians 2:14). )Power of a hymnG. The recognition of sweetness and pleasingness as an element of public worship is very interesting and important. And unless it is so written it is quite certain that we have no interest in the covenant. Then in listening to Bible teaching we are listening to Christ Himself. May 17, 2015 Morning Service 10:96); though this we may conclude, more largely in Churches gathered out of the heathen world than in those wherein a strong Jewish element existed. 15 And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body; and be thankful. Christ is the Word, the wisdom of God, the truth; and truth as well as grace came by Him. But though necessary, how many unnecessary things are preferred before it. When the shepherd boy ran out to fight the giant, he called out to Goliath, "You come to me with a sword, with a spear, and with a . That the Church, brought at the time when St. Paul wrote into a new and marvellous world of realities, would be rich in those we might be sure, even if no evidence existed to this effect. Love, hope, and gratitude filled her heart as she sang the hymn commencing "Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah!" Then it dwells in me. (4) Am I sorrowing? It is of social utility. Maclaren, D. D.)The hymnology of the ChurchJ. We must sing with grace. 16, 17). There is authoritative Word of Christ for us nowhere else. Davenant.I. (2) Most Christians can name a text apparently having little to do with Christ, which has become, nevertheless, one of His best remembrancers. But here is more than a mere passive allowance. We should teach and admonish by singing, and that (1)ourselves, by considering the matter. Immediately on His resurrection He began to speak, and when He went away He left nothing behind Him but His Word. Beginning in verse 12 Paul describes what spiritual clothing followers of Jesus must wear. "Try a little longer," was the response of the wearied and agonized husband, "let us sing 'Rock of Ages.'" Some one cruelly dragged away that of his wife, leaving her without hope, except as she could cling to her husband. It was the essence of a Greek "hymn" that it should be addressed to, or be in praise of a god or a hero, i.e., a deified man, as Callisthenes reminded Alexander, who, claiming hymns for himself, or suffering them to be addressed to him, implicitly accepted divine honours. The beginning of the story of the race is told that the first Adam may prepare the way for the second: then the mass of the race is forgotten, and one chosen family selected because Christ was to come out of it. "Singing the gospel" is a very old invention though the name be new. (2) But it must be as the Word of Christ. How constantly did David find relief in expressing his hopes and fears, his joys and sorrows in song; and in the record of his experience how precious is the boon he has left for the instruction and encouragement of God's children in all ages. So the word means in Colossians 4:6, and Ephesians 4:29. If "psalms" represent the heritage of sacred song derived by the Christian Church from the Jewish, the "hymns and spiritual songs" will cover what further in the same kind it produced out of its own bosom; but with a difference. Like tofu, which can be made to taste like nearly anything, much of CCM music has lyrics that can be flavored in any manner desired by the listener. Our Positional Reality o Colossians 9b-10a o Romans 6:23 o Romans 6:6-8, 11 o Ephesians 4:22 o John 3:5 o Titus 3:5-6 o Romans 5:12-21 o 1 . "Try a little longer," was the response of the wearied and agonized husband, "let us sing 'Rock of Ages.'" Revelation 14:7, Hebrews 13:15, Psalms 100:1-2, Ephesians 5:19-20, Colossians 3:16, Acts 2:1, Proverbs 6:19, 1 Samuel 6:14 )Power of a hymnW. It has soothed my affliction, it has endeared solitude, and it has given me the habit of wishing to discover the good and beautiful in all that surrounds me."2. Introduction: Thus it was in Greece; thus it was in Scot land. In all probability the word here and in Ephesians 5:19 refers to the inspired Psalms of the Hebrew canon, and certainly designates these on all other occasions where it is met with in the New Testament, with the doubtful exception of 1 Corinthians 14:16. A beautiful life; a life of poetry and heart music; a life, too, open alike to all.(A. The psalms, then, which the apostle would have the faithful to sing to one another are those of David, Asaph, and the other sweet singers of Israel.II. A beautiful life; a life of poetry and heart music; a life, too, open alike to all. You have only to do that. "(3) Salvation from sin. As to matter: they treat of spiritual things, relating to the glory of God and our salvation; not of secular and vain matters.II. So Mary (Luke 1:46-47). The beginning of the story of the race is told that the first Adam may prepare the way for the second: then the mass of the race is forgotten, and one chosen family selected because Christ was to come out of it. (3) Up higher yet, where imagination lights her lamp, and invention stirs her fires, and desire bends the knee, looking upward, and hope sits watching with nothing between her and the stars.3. Dutchess County Intellectual merit. 4. The song was supposedly about Jesus, yet contained the phrase, how could it be wrong when it feels so right? That does not apply to Jesus, so the song is not about Him, yet the great ignorance of the Word of Christ gave cover for the delusion that it was a worship song. And as it was quite impossible that the Church, releasing itself from the Jewish synagogue, should fall into the same mistake as some portions of the Reformed Church, we may be sure that it adopted into liturgic use, not psalms only, but also hymns, singing them to Christ as God (Pliny, Ep. "Admonishing one another." The highest strains of the orator are poetical.2. Raleigh, D. D.)Psalms and hymns and spiritual songsArchbishop Trench.I. In chapter two, he warned them to beware of competing ideologies. It is to be exalted in her worship, commemorated in her sacraments, and proclaimed and defended in her pulpits.2. So will you draw from the infinite ocean of Divine love (see vers. The whole written Word is the soul's pasturage. How many Christians have crossed the river strong in the faith with the words of some precious stanza on their tongues which they learnt in the Sunday school?(J. Some write of what they see or hear, but Christ produces the history He causes to be recorded. Such care for singing, again, is quite of a piece with Paul's high ideal of womanly grace and beauty in youth (1 Corinthians 11:15), priestlike dignity in age (Titus 2:3), with his recognition of things "lovely" (Philippians 4:3), with his appeal to primary aesthetic instincts (1 Corinthians 11:13), with his horror of "confusion" in public worship (1 Corinthians 14:33), with the word for agrave and majestic beauty in public service expressed in that great foundation-rubric (1 Corinthians 14:40). Spence, D. D.)Singing with grace in your hearts unto the LordPhrygia was proverbially a land of musicBp. Watson, B. A.There is nothing easier than to hear the Word with a general regard, and few things more difficult than to receive it as a principle of spiritual life. (2)When Christians meet together (1 Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 5:19).II. Raleigh, D. D.I. "I will write My law in their inward parts," etc. Some one cruelly dragged away that of his wife, leaving her without hope, except as she could cling to her husband. Discuss with your parents how you can use music to help you know and follow God. Could they hold out a little longer? (4) Am I sorrowing? Here is a sermon I used to teach my church on worship. (1) Conviction of sin. Take it in its plain meaning, but expect that Christ in it may have some lesson to teach; some comfort to impart; some rebuke to administer.3. From the frequent reference made to it (1 Corinthians 14:26). F. Pentecost, D. D.)Saved by a hymnCanadian BaptistOn board the ill-fated steamer Seawanhaka was one of the Fisk University singers. Then it will be wise to let the Word of Christ dwell in me as a revelation. It must be this much, or it can be nothing vital. Sermon Details: Poetical productions have a character. When it comes to prayer, Christ is not into vain It has been said, by a well-known author, that if he were allowed to make the songs of a nation, he cared not who made the laws. This was high with the primitive Christians. For personal enjoyment. 4. Do not force it to tell of Christ formally, so as to offend critics and offend ordinary readers. Our citizenship is in heaven, not on the earth (Phil 3:20). Righteousness is promoted. Professing Christians freely listen to music that glorifies evil instead of warns against it. In our own day, with the power of the printing press, this may not be so necessary; but when books had to be copied in MS., and books were scanty, the citation of song and psalm formed an important element of instruction. It is to dwell. Christ appointed the Church to teach His Word, and His Word forms the basis of her creeds, and the final authority when those creeds are questioned. Christ appointed the Church to teach His Word, and His Word forms the basis of her creeds, and the final authority when those creeds are questioned. 16, 17). ITS UTILITY. F. Pentecost, D. D.)Saved by a hymnCanadian BaptistOn board the ill-fated steamer Seawanhaka was one of the Fisk University singers. Then it dwells in me. He therefore acts the hypocrite who sings with the heart asleep. 15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. Its indwelling is personal, and is not to be evaporated, as if it referred to the Church collective (Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Timothy 1:5, 14).I. Here in Colossians 3, Paul describes that as the old man and new man. At that time His life and death were unknown powers, and He did not leave the least written explanation of them, nor were the Gospels in existence at the time of this Epistle; but there was the Word of Christ in its newness and energy.2. What the hymns were we have seen; but Christian thought and feeling will soon have expanded into a wider range of poetic utterances than those in which there is a direct address to the Deity. In addition, Jesus is the head of the church, the first born from the dead and preeminent in everything (1:18). 10:96); though this we may conclude, more largely in Churches gathered out of the heathen world than in those wherein a strong Jewish element existed.III. Its indwelling is personal, and is not to be evaporated, as if it referred to the Church collective (Romans 8:11; 2 Corinthians 6:16; Ephesians 3:17; 2 Timothy 1:5, 14).I. Gratitude is not improperly joined to songs; because we are moved to sing in joyous and prosperous circumstances, in which condition thankfulness is binding and necessary. Worship (PROSKUNEO) is a conscious glorification of God flowing from an inner attitude of lowly submission to His authority and awe at His majesty. A. (3) Am I, though calmed with forgiveness, very weak, and unfit for continuing the struggle of the nobler life? As you give yourself up to the study of the sacred oracles, the mind of the Spirit becomes imparted to your own. In all probability the word here and in Ephesians 5:19 refers to the inspired Psalms of the Hebrew canon, and certainly designates these on all other occasions where it is met with in the New Testament, with the doubtful exception of 1 Corinthians 14:16. Soon in the distance a boat was seen approaching! How can music be used to teach or admonish? Love, hope, and gratitude filled her heart as she sang the hymn commencing "Guide me, O Thou great Jehovah!" Pardon is taught; but He made the atonement by His death. Let the mind and soul be richly stored. Psalm comes from a word signifying properly a touching, and then a touching of a stringed instrument with a plectrum, and next the instrument itself, and lastly the song sung with this musical accompaniment. Its very outside is welcome. Satan hinders; cumbering with much business, diverting with trifles, or disturbing with wicked imaginations or affections.I. While the "psalm" by right of primogeniture, as at once the oldest and most venerable, occupies the foremost place, the Church of Christ does not restrict herself to such, but claims the freedom of bringing new things as well as old out of her treasure house, a new salvation demanding a new song. Lesson #33: The Four Mark's of a Godly Man. Manifestly all this lies solely in the Scriptures. Worship Him who made heaven and earth (Revelation In singing it ought to be our especial care that the heart be affected; they who neglect this, may perhaps please men by an artificial sweetness of voice, but they will displease God by an odious impurity of heart.4. )Power of a hymnG. Focus Passage: Colossians 3:1-17 (1) It is to dwell there as a man dwells in his own house, which he is proud of calling his castle, and which is not as a temporary tent. In quality. Facts of history, deeds of prowess, wonderful providences, are handed down in song, and are in this form better remembered and more easily preserved. But here the Book is all His. Hence we are said to prepare our hearts before we sing (Psalm 57:7). Throughout the New Testament, Paul and others describe the reality of the fullness of the Godhead, embodied in Jesus Christ, now abiding in His followers. 3. "Freely ye have received, freely give." In our hymnal I Will Sing of the Mercies is from Psalm 89, Thy Word is from Psalm 119:105, and Come Let Us Worship & Bow Down is from Psalm 95:6. This she did, placing her hands firmly on his shoulders, and resting there until, her strength becoming exhausted, she said, "I can hold on no longer!" But what a long way we have travelled from it to a modern congregation, standing with hooks that they scarcely look at, and "worshipping" in a hymn which half of them do not open their mouths to sing at all, and the other half do in a voice inaudible three pews off.(A. (1) It is to dwell there as a man dwells in his own house, which he is proud of calling his castle, and which is not as a temporary tent. The epithet thus applied does not affirm that these odes were Divinely inspired, any more than the spiritual man is an inspired man (1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 6:1), but only that they were such as were composed by spiritual men, and moved in the sphere of spiritual things. (1)As to outward expression "gracefully, sweetly, so as to give pleasure and be attractive. It is to be part of your worship of Him. In singing it ought to be our especial care that the heart be affected; they who neglect this, may perhaps please men by an artificial sweetness of voice, but they will displease God by an odious impurity of heart.4. Facts of history, deeds of prowess, wonderful providences, are handed down in song, and are in this form better remembered and more easily preserved. LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU.1. 6:08). "I will write My law in their inward parts," etc. Baxendale. The various Psalms clearly indicate that godly music includes a wide range of subjects. There are three things which determine the value of poetry.1. The custom of singing is useful, and is to be adopted in the assembling of Christians, as well in public as in private.2. If a man had some fragment of an old psalm, or some strain that bad come fresh from the Christian heart, he might sing it, and his brethren would listen. 2. Christmas is over, now we all sort through all the stuff we got, games, and video games electronic devices and of course we all got some sort of clothing. "Quick, open the door a little," anxiously responded the sick man. Verse 16 describes the church gathering, where we are to teach and admonish one another through the Word and singing, thankfully praising God. For reproof of such as delight in profane songs. (2) Am I doubting and desponding, finding few signs of grace? His previous deeds and attitudes are to be put to death immorality, impurity, passion, evil desire, and greed along with anger, wrath, malice, slander and abusive speech. The whole written Word is the soul's pasturage. (3) The way of finding Christ all through the Bible is not merely to get it to speak of Christ, but to get Christ to speak to you about it; and so to make it all His, i.e., let it all, every bit and fragment of it, be welded into your experience, with Christ living in you the hope of glory. (2)Others, as ministers in appointing hymns for the congregation, or masters of the family, or when Christians meet, there should be choice of such psalms as may comfort or rebuke according to occasion (1 Corinthians 14:26).2. Poetic conception. (2) Most Christians can name a text apparently having little to do with Christ, which has become, nevertheless, one of His best remembrancers. He therefore is the architect, builder, possessor and sustainer of everything that has been created. Christian truth is calculated to incite the highest feelings of the soul, and these lofty emotions would find utterance in "psalms and hymns and spiritual songs." "Quick, open the door a little," anxiously responded the sick man. Explain your picture(s) to your parents at lunch. (Archbishop Trench. Questions to consider in discussing the sermon with others. If we turn, e.g., to Herbert's Temple, or Keble's Christian Year, there are many poems in both, which, as certainly they are not "psalms," so as little do they possess the characteristics of hymns. The felt preciousness of real present and living intercourse between Christ and you will cause the Word, as His, to abide in you. This she did, placing her hands firmly on his shoulders, and resting there until, her strength becoming exhausted, she said, "I can hold on no longer!" You have only to do that. Dr. Bliss opened the doer, and after listening a few moments Mr. Garfield exclaimed, as the large tears coursed down his sunken cheeks, "Glorious, Bliss, isn't it?"(W. "The Word of His grace is able to build you up," etc. HYMNS. Other. Instruction thus conveyed aids the memory and makes a greater impression on the mind. Intellectual merit. He therefore acts the hypocrite who sings with the heart asleep. Corollaries: 1. Byfield. God does not allow us to shoulder out this with other recreations.3. Rick Boyne ", 4. It is connected with some marked crisis; as a whisper of consolation, a breath of pity in sinfulness, felt as the Word of Christ just then wanted. Yet the spring is in no way exhausted. Garfield." read more. The profoundest feelings of our nature can only be expressed in poetry. Paul makes the point here that those should be seen as opportunities to help one another in walking with Christ. The epithet thus applied does not affirm that these odes were Divinely inspired, any more than the spiritual man is an inspired man (1 Corinthians 3:1; Galatians 6:1), but only that they were such as were composed by spiritual men, and moved in the sphere of spiritual things. (1) A rich manure is one that enriches the soil; and it dwells in the soil richly in proportion as it enriches it, turning its hard, dry sterility into fruitful mould. "The Word is nigh thee." (2) How much of the Word of Christ may be missed unless He is precious. As Plato says, "The Phrygian strain was adapted for sacred rites and fanatical excitement, being of almost frenzied wildness."(Bp. We do not need the whole Bible every day; we need it as we need corn in the granary, as the lamps by night. As you give yourself up to the study of the sacred oracles, the mind of the Spirit becomes imparted to your own. He has fulfilled it, explained it, inspired it, made it a living Word from first to last, that He might by His Spirit give it living and blessed applications. F. Pentecost, D. D.)Saved by a hymnCanadian BaptistOn board the ill-fated steamer Seawanhaka was one of the Fisk University singers. THE MANNER.1. Byfield.I. But none of this can happen if you do not know the teaching and commands of Jesus. RICHLY.1. LET THE WORD OF CHRIST DWELL IN YOU.1. "Let the Word of Christ dwell in you richly." And this was only salvation from temporal death I But, methinks, from the bright world yonder the good Toplady must be rejoicing that God ever taught him to write that hymn, which has helped to save so many from eternal death, as, catching its spirit, they have learned to cast themselves alone for help on that dear "Rock of Ages," cleft, sinner, for them, for you, and for me, and which ever stands rent asunder that it may shelter those who Utter the cry, "Let me hide myself in Thee. Maclaren, D. D.)The hymnology of the ChurchJ. How many Christians have crossed the river strong in the faith with the words of some precious stanza on their tongues which they learnt in the Sunday school?(J. The songs of Christians ought not to aim at promoting dissoluteness or gain; but to be employed in celebrating the praises of the Redeemer. How can the word of Christ dwell richly in you? However, we should never rest on our laurels or compare ourselves to others. Some one cruelly dragged away that of his wife, leaving her without hope, except as she could cling to her husband. Then it dwells in me. Surrendering to Christ as Lord of your life is the beginning of a new life in Christ. Rut I think that to sing with grace is to exercise the graces of the heart in singing, i.e., with holy joy (Psalm 9:2); trust in God's mercies (Psalm 13:5); a holy commemoration of God's benefits (Psalm 47:6); yea, with the desire of our hearts that our singing may be acceptable (Psalm 104:33-34).3. In singing it ought to be our especial care that the heart be affected; they who neglect this, may perhaps please men by an artificial sweetness of voice, but they will displease God by an odious impurity of heart.4. We must sing with grace. THE MEASURE IN WHICH IT IS TO DWELL IN US. And rightly is an ardent emotion required, for the action of singing declares the inward exultation of the heart. (2)Others, as ministers in appointing hymns for the congregation, or masters of the family, or when Christians meet, there should be choice of such psalms as may comfort or rebuke according to occasion (1 Corinthians 14:26).2. The true poet lives in a creation of his own, and in the deepest solitude he communes with the infinite source of light, life, love, and beauty. The average Christian would probably experience tremendous spiritual growth if they would simply evaluate and rearrange their priorities to let the Word of Christ dwell in them, richly. "The Word is powerful, sharper than any two-edged sword. Dr. Bliss opened the doer, and after listening a few moments Mr. Garfield exclaimed, as the large tears coursed down his sunken cheeks, "Glorious, Bliss, isn't it?"(W. Go among the mountains, and you will see that it is the living stream that flows away; and where it flows the grass is green, and the flowers bloom, and the cattle drink, and the children linger to dip the foot and hear the song. 16, 17). This exhortation is connected with the exhortation out of which it springs (vers. But, lo! The Psalmist's praise was in his heart, but it must have been vocal also, for it was such praise as is offered in the "assembly." From the frequent reference made to it (1 Corinthians 14:26). Raleigh, D. D.I. (1)For daily exercise (Psalm 101:1-2). They first obtained such in the Septuagint. 1. Hence St. Paul might be the more anxious that Christian singing should be sweet and graceful in a Phryglan Church. THEY MUST BE SUNG WITH GRACE.1. Bible > Colossians > Chapter 3 > Verse 16 Library Free Downloads eBibles Colossians 3:16 THE WORD OF CHRIST.1. There is plenty of it to fill the wonderful house. The Psalmist's praise was in his heart, but it must have been vocal also, for it was such praise as is offered in the "assembly." "Freely ye have received, freely give." In many parts you think that He is only dimly and distantly to be found, and even passages fullest of Him do not bring Him as speaking personally to you. As an element in public worship. Let it dwell. Garfield." It has been said, by a well-known author, that if he were allowed to make the songs of a nation, he cared not who made the laws. (4) Am I sorrowing? 16 on the other). "Freely ye have received, freely give." Soon in the distance a boat was seen approaching! In a special and limited sense this is the gospel, because He preached and published it.2. That the Church, brought at the time when St. Paul wrote into a new and marvellous world of realities, would be rich in those we might be sure, even if no evidence existed to this effect. Let it dwell. Guard against bitter roots is the only word of this group which the Apocalypse knows (Revelation 5:9; Revelation 14:3; Revelation 15:3). Ah! The ideas of the primitive Christians were imaginative and creative.III. Col 3:12-15 Expressing the Indwelling Word of Christ Colossians 3:16, True Christians are radically ______________- they are redeemed, regenerated and reconciled with God, The Old Man is ____________, quit dragging the corpse around and put on the New Man, The Word of Christ = the _____________, and in particular the teachings and commands of Jesus, Jesus is our redeemer and the architect, builder, possessor and sustainer of all _____________, Jesus is the __________ of the church and the fullness of the Godhead in bodily form, We have both died and been _____________with Christ and will be glorified with Him when He returns, To dwell (ejnoikevw / enoike) is to resided in, abide in, _____________- see John 15, Psalm 119:11. (2) How much of the Word of Christ may be missed unless He is precious. To sing with the heart is to sing with the understanding (Psalm 47:7; 1 Corinthians 14:14), with sense and feeling. As we move along in our passage of Colossians 3:12-17, we have so far learned what to wear, what to put on so that our clothing matches, and what to be ruled by. Can I forget "Let not your heart ,be troubled. Christ's Word is to be as the Shekinah.2. God does not allow us to shoulder out this with other recreations.3. Ill confess, Im a Star Trek fan, THE MANNER.1. "Try a little longer," was the response of the wearied and agonized husband, "let us sing 'Rock of Ages.'" You have only to do that. ITS INDWELLING. Singing still, they tried, and soon with superhuman strength, laid hold of the lifeboat, upon which they were borne in safety to land. It is connected with some marked crisis; as a whisper of consolation, a breath of pity in sinfulness, felt as the Word of Christ just then wanted. Rut I think that to sing with grace is to exercise the graces of the heart in singing, i.e., with holy joy (Psalm 9:2); trust in God's mercies (Psalm 13:5); a holy commemoration of God's benefits (Psalm 47:6); yea, with the desire of our hearts that our singing may be acceptable (Psalm 104:33-34).3. Its light will come to you from the land of lights. A Christian should recreate himself chiefly this way (James 5:13). I dont think I am being harsh here in the least, and I am glad that in comparison with other churches the percentage of folks in this church that do know their Bibles and are striving to live holy lives as a result is high. And as the sweet strains floated over the troubled waters, reaching the ears of the sinking and dying, little did they know, those sweet singers of Israel, whom they comforted. They have Christ for their Author, for their Subject, for their End. Byfield. "Singing the gospel" is a very old invention though the name be new. Maclaren, D. D.)The hymnology of the ChurchJ. As Plato says, "The Phrygian strain was adapted for sacred rites and fanatical excitement, being of almost frenzied wildness."(Bp. Do not think one thing and sing another.IV. The basis of this concern is personal morality, and issued in strains that were morally improving.3. Poetic conception. Singing still, they tried, and soon with superhuman strength, laid hold of the lifeboat, upon which they were borne in safety to land. (Archbishop Trench. "They would both profit and delight." It is the polar star which shines out in the spiritual firmament to point you to Christ; and yet in how many instances is the glimmering taper of human reason preferred! Baxendale.On one of the days when President Garfield lay dying at the seaside, he was a little better, and was permitted to sit by the window, while Mrs. Garfield was in the adjoining room. The custom of singing is useful, and is to be adopted in the assembling of Christians, as well in public as in private.2. Some one cruelly dragged away that of his wife, leaving her without hope, except as she could cling to her husband. The Psalms of the Old Testament have no single and universally accepted designation in the Hebrew Scriptures. We may dream of this mutual indwelling after some vague, sleepy fashion; but if it is to be more than a dream there must be talk between us. RT @vakinduphilliam: Set your hearts on things above. It shows how thoughtfully he considered local circumstances, and adapted his lessons to them. Won't you give us one, sir?"(G. The hymns of the Church have often been as the very shrine of spiritual life, for the preservation of doctrine, and the means of progress. Riches of goodness, glory, wisdom, knowledge, grace; unsearchable riches of Christ.4. You have only to do that. (a) receiving the Word with all meekness and humility (James 1:21); (c) trying all things so as to keep that which is good (1 Thessalonians 5:21). Series Title: We Serve the SAME God Christ is in His Word, not as Plato in his. In many parts you think that He is only dimly and distantly to be found, and even passages fullest of Him do not bring Him as speaking personally to you. What criteria should be used for determining if a song is acceptable or not acceptable to a Christian? In Corinth it was valued as a charismata (see also Ephesians 5:19; James 5:13).2. It must be to God.But though "hymn" was a word freely adopted in the fourth century, it nowhere occurs in the early Fathers, probably because it was so steeped in heathenism, so linked with profane associations, there were so many hymns to Zeus, Hermes, Aphrodite, etc., that the early Christians shrank from it. Therefore farewell to all nugatory, and much more to impure songs.3. That it was extensively bestowed we may conceive 1. The word of a precious friend is precious even before you know what it contains. But here is more than a mere passive allowance. As the soft and plaintive notes floated into the sick chamber, the President turned his eyes up to Dr. Bliss, and asked, "Is that Crete" "Yes," replied the doctor; "it is Mrs. When the word was assumed into the language of the Church, this essential distinction clung to it still. Baxendale.On one of the days when President Garfield lay dying at the seaside, he was a little better, and was permitted to sit by the window, while Mrs. Garfield was in the adjoining room. Here is some help. Could they hold out a little longer? From the universality of the preternatural endowment. For reproof of such as delight in profane songs.(N. Yield yourselves up as sacred dwellings to be occupied with it. Introduction read more, Scripture: Ah! So will you draw from the infinite ocean of Divine love (see vers. The tenant will only occupy as sole possessor of the tenement.2. (1)As to outward expression "gracefully, sweetly, so as to give pleasure and be attractive. Davenant. In correspondence to the riches of Him whose Word it is. Character Clothing Colossians 3:12-17 Psalm comes from a word signifying properly a touching, and then a touching of a stringed instrument with a plectrum, and next the instrument itself, and lastly the song sung with this musical accompaniment. (2)When Christians meet together (1 Corinthians 14:26; Ephesians 5:19).II. (d) It is by the efforts of all Christians in this way that the Word will eventually reach the ends of the earth. 16).2. THE USES.1. The literal Word of Christ is one of the most wonderful things that ever has been in the world. Intellectual merit. In what ways is a persons life radically changed when they become a Christian? THE USES.1. All thoughts are to be ruled, all cares hallowed by it, and all enjoyments made safe and good. It's not easy to always give thanks, but if God commands itlike he does . He relates the players focus by revealing WHO they are in respect to the team and HOW they are to serve the team. I already know that for the greater Christian community that such discernment is increasingly rare. The letter killeth, but the Spirit giveth life, making it truly the living Word of a living Christ. How many cares have been relieved by some well-known hymn? The Word, abundant as it is, will not come to dwell at all without consent and careful and diligent endeavour. The profoundest feelings of our nature can only be expressed in poetry. In a larger sense it is both Testaments, for He is the author of both. 2. United Methodist, DRESSED IN HIS RIGHTEOUSNESS ALONE It is so to be performed, that they who hear may from thence derive spiritual .pleasure and edification. Colossians 3:15-17 NIV (2) Into the rooms that lie more open to common day, and more level with the world, where many busy feet come and go where knowledge gathers her stores, prudence holds her scales, judgment records her decisions, diligence plies her tasks, acquisition counts her gains, and foresight watches the opening future; into all these the living Word will enter, and at her ingress the darkening shadow melts, the wrinkles of care are smoothed, and slippery things cease their blandishments, and injustice and unkindness hide their heads. We may confidently assume that the hymns referred to in the text were direct addresses to God, such as Luke 1:46-55, 68-79; Acts 4:24, and that which Paul and Silas sang in the Philippian dungeon (Acts 16:25). In all probability the word here and in Ephesians 5:19 refers to the inspired Psalms of the Hebrew canon, and certainly designates these on all other occasions where it is met with in the New Testament, with the doubtful exception of 1 Corinthians 14:16. Let me now expand on some of the ramifications of Colossians 3:16. They first obtained such in the Septuagint. But it is only as it does that that the Bible is the Word of Christ. Take it in its plain meaning, but expect that Christ in it may have some lesson to teach; some comfort to impart; some rebuke to administer.3. Every Divine gift is bestowed for a useful purpose. The felt preciousness of real present and living intercourse between Christ and you will cause the Word, as His, to abide in you. Alexander.A music of wild excitement was used in the worship of Cybele, and of Salazion, the Phrygian Diouysos. (2) Am I doubting and desponding, finding few signs of grace? how much there is of the Bible that does not dwell in you because you do not realize it as the Word of Christ; whole chapters that have not been linked to any gracious dealing of Christ.2. We must sing with grace. (1)As to outward expression "gracefully, sweetly, so as to give pleasure and be attractive. The recognition of sweetness and pleasingness as an element of public worship is very interesting and important. In many parts you think that He is only dimly and distantly to be found, and even passages fullest of Him do not bring Him as speaking personally to you. (2) Thus used, it will dwell. HYMNS. We are to abide in Him and His word is to abide in us if we are to prove to be His disciples. Taking it from his hand the missionary found it was a bill with the hymn "Just as I am" printed upon it.. He not only breathed His Spirit upon men's minds that they might write its doctrines; He produced the facts which are the basis of the doctrines. Yet the spring is in no way exhausted. Then let me remember the Word of Christ as a word of assured salvation, saving the eyes from tears, the feet from falling, and the soul from death. It is to dwell within: not in the understanding merely to enlighten it, nor in the judgment to inform and convince it, but to be deeply seated and treasured up in the heart. The songs of Christians ought not to aim at promoting dissoluteness or gain; but to be employed in celebrating the praises of the Redeemer. Some write of what they see or hear, but Christ produces the history He causes to be recorded. It is so to be performed, that they who hear may from thence derive spiritual .pleasure and edification. How many cares have been relieved by some well-known hymn? Immediately on His resurrection He began to speak, and when He went away He left nothing behind Him but His Word. 1. "Try a little longer," was the response of the wearied and agonized husband, "let us sing 'Rock of Ages.'" The early hymns were of a dogmatic character. "(Canadian Baptist).LinksColossians 3:16 NIVColossians 3:16 NLTColossians 3:16 ESVColossians 3:16 NASBColossians 3:16 KJVColossians 3:16 Bible AppsColossians 3:16 ParallelColossians 3:16 Biblia ParalelaColossians 3:16 Chinese BibleColossians 3:16 French BibleColossians 3:16 German BibleColossians 3:16 CommentariesBible Hub, (3)As to the Being addressed "to the Lord. 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