Isn't it interesting that heaven's worship is expressed in words set to music, in words that are sung? This is more than interesting, of course. It is important, for music is a gift from God that allows us to express our deepest heart responses to God and his truth in meaningful and memorable ways. It is a case of our hearts joining with our minds to say, "Yes! Yes! Yes!" to the truths we are embracing ... It is what the four living creatures, elders, angels, and the entire creation are doing today in heaven. We join that great heavenly choir rightly, wisely, and joyously when we sing.



When we sing we confess that the words we have heard are true, that we rejoice in those truths, and that we stand together with others who make the same confession.



From a sermon on Revelation 4: 9-11 by Dr. James Montgomery Boice.