A DOXOLOGY!

The word “doxology” is composed of two Greek words.

One is “doxa” = glory, grandeur, splendor

The other is “logos” = word or words

 

Doxologies are words or expressions of praise to God, recognizing and honoring Him for who He is in all His glory, grandeur and splendor. It includes praises and adoration of the Lord in all of His wonderful attributes. Theses expressions can be sung, prayed, spoken or chanted. The Church has utilized them for years in its worship.

 

We use to sing a doxology of praise every Sunday:

 

            Praise God, from whom all blessings flow

            Praise Him, all creatures here below

            Praise Him, above ye heavenly hosts

            Praise Father, Son and Holy Ghost

 

Now, go back and re-read those words. What is it saying?

 

            God is the source and origin of all blessings.

            We should praise Him for all of them.

            Blessed … even above the angels.

            Directed toward a Trinitarian God!

 

Written by Thomas Ken in 1695! Still sung today, some 330 years later.

 

Both the Old Testament and New Testament have doxologies of praise to God. We are going take a few days and look at some of them and it hopefully will increase your appreciation for the person and character and grace of the LORD!