All Rivers Run Into the Sea

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A clapboard congregation
sings heartfelt doxologies
hammered out on an
untuned upright piano
with thirteen missing keys.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Haunting canticles
in a cavernous cathedral.
Echoes of praise
ringing from the pipes
when songs have ceased.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

An orchestrated blend of rock and blues.
A collection of redeemed sinners
who've tasted the grace of which they sing
Ancient lyrics dance upon the screen
to a plugged in melody.

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

And which is true worship?
Which is good and right?
Which is met with heaven's smile?
In which does God delight?
ALL!

Praise God from whom all blessings flow!

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:56 PM

    Pastor Mark,

    I love this. Who are we to say what way is the right way to praise God, or the right style.

    He loves them all, and even if we don't like a certain style doesn't mean it can't lead someone else to God's grace and mercy.

    Praise God!!

    Georgi

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  2. Anonymous8:39 AM

    Amen and amen!
    Sue B.

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