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Worship in the Splendor of Holiness – Psalm 96
Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! 2 Sing to the Lord, bless his name; tell of his salvation from day to day. 3 Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! 4 For great is the Lord, and greatly to be praised; he is to be feared above all gods. 5 For all the gods of the peoples are worthless idols, but the Lord made the heavens. 6 Splendor and majesty are before him; strength and beauty are in his sanctuary. 7 Ascribe to the Lord, O families of the peoples, ascribe to the Lord glory and strength! 8 Ascribe to the Lord the glory due his name; bring an offering, and come into his courts! 9 Worship the Lord in the splendor of holiness; tremble before him, all the earth! 10 Say among the nations, “The Lord reigns! Yes, the world is established; it shall never be moved; he will judge the peoples with equity.” 11 Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; let the sea roar, and all that fills it; 12 let the field exult, and everything in it! Then shall all the trees of the forest sing for joy 13 before the Lord, for he comes, for he comes to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness, and the peoples in his faithfulness.
Prayer: Lord, we worship you in the splendor of your holiness. We bless your name, as we speak of your salvation. As the true and living God you are to be feared above all gods, for every other god is merely an idol in your sight. You reign in heaven and throughout all the earth, for even your creation gives you praise.
We look forward to your coming return when you will judge the world according your righteous. May we continue to remain faithful to you, knowing that our work in the Lord is not in vain, and may you find us faithful to the very end. Amen.
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