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Read Between The LinesO Worship The King

This hymn was written by Sir Robert Grant, a Scottish Anglican who, because of his fa-ther’s association with the East India Com-pany, was born in India in 1779. Robert’s father, Charles Grant supported [William] Wilberforce, an early and effective oppo-nent of slavery. Both father and son served as members of Parliament and directors of the East India Company. Robert wrote this hymn in 1833, a year before being appointed Governor of Bombay, a position that he held until his death.

This hymn was inspired by a 16th century hymn by William Kethe – a hymn that was in turn, inspired by Psalm 104. If you read Psalm 104 alongside the words of this hymn, you will find several correspondences.

Source sermonwriter.com/hymn-stories/o-wor-ship-kingCopyright 2007, Richard Neill Donovan

September 13, 2020Pastor Scott George

O Worship The KingPsalm 104:33

Worship With A Mouth Full1. Worship focuses on God’s attributes and off of usPsalm 35:28, My tongue will proclaim your righteousness, your praises all day long.

2. Worship brings us to a place of humilityPsalm 95:1-3, Come, let us sing for joy to the Lord; let us shout aloud to the Rock of our salvation. Let us come before him with thanksgiving and extol him with music and song.For the Lord is the great God, the great King above all gods.

3. Worship causes the enemy to fleePsalm 18:3, I called to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I have been saved from my enemies.

4. Worship removes complaining and negativityHebrews 13:15, Through Jesus, therefore, let us continually offer to God a sacrifice of praise—the fruit of lips that openly profess his name.

5. Worship invites God’s presence in our livesPsalm 22:3, Yet you are enthroned as the Holy One; you are the one Israel praises.

6. Worship lifts our spiritsPsalm 16:11, You make known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasures at your right hand.

7. Worship paves the way for the impossibleActs 16:25, About midnight Paul and Silas were praying and singing hymns to God, and the other prisoners were listening to them.

Make sure your mouth is full of gratitude, thanksgiving, and praise.

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[ Weekly Devotion Questions ]

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Please review Pastor Scott’s 7 points and describe how each point applies to your life.