In this chapter which reveals...
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In this chapter which reveals John's vision of the hereafter, we recognize the source of the words to the hymn, "Holy, Holy, Holy." After reading about this visit to heaven, we understand how well Reginald Heber, writer of the verses, captures the grace and dignity of that moment.
At times, music best expresses the unspoken yearnings of our souls. As with a dream, music catches that floating thread of emotion giving it a unique form. With a well-crafted hymn, we receive this expression twice --in the poetry of words and in the stature of the tune.
Who has not longed with the whole heart to take a peek throught the door of eternity? Who would not jump to attention with a fully curious heart if someone said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this?"
After an almost endless description of detail in this passage --which translates to "I want to share every bit of what I saw with you," comes this bottom line: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
NICEA stirs an elegant inner processional. This response to having glimpsed what evermore shall be reaches beyond relief to awe. At once, the composer of NICEA, John Dykes, causes us to stand tall as part of God's creation and to fall to our knees in worship of God.
--Brauninger
At times, music best expresses the unspoken yearnings of our souls. As with a dream, music catches that floating thread of emotion giving it a unique form. With a well-crafted hymn, we receive this expression twice --in the poetry of words and in the stature of the tune.
Who has not longed with the whole heart to take a peek throught the door of eternity? Who would not jump to attention with a fully curious heart if someone said, "Come up here, and I will show you what must take place after this?"
After an almost endless description of detail in this passage --which translates to "I want to share every bit of what I saw with you," comes this bottom line: "You are worthy, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."
NICEA stirs an elegant inner processional. This response to having glimpsed what evermore shall be reaches beyond relief to awe. At once, the composer of NICEA, John Dykes, causes us to stand tall as part of God's creation and to fall to our knees in worship of God.
--Brauninger
