"A silent love is acceptable only from the lower animals. God has given us speech that we should call upon his name. Worship is to religion what fragrance is to the flower."
—Henry Van Dyke in The Upward Path. Christianity Today, Vol. 42, no. 7.
Today's Best Illustrations – Volume 5.
Psalm 30:4 (MSG) All you saints! Sing your hearts out to GOD! Thank him to his face!
Luke 2:13-14 (CEB) Suddenly a great assembly of the heavenly forces was with the angel praising God. They said, 14 "Glory to God in heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors."
Psalm 9:11 (NIV) Sing praises to the LORD, enthroned in Zion; proclaim among the nations what he has done.