It is better to hear the rebuke of the wise, than for a man to hear the song of fools.
-Ecclesiastes 7:5
The world was covered with noise, oh Lord! The deafening sound of revelry and contempt. How can a man be holy if holiness for him is an act of folly? For the people love to play the music of fools than to hear the rebuke of your Words.
Our fathers sing with gladness to the Lord, praising his name in all his glory. But you, oh proud one, became narcissistic in all your ways! You have gone to the way of the world. Giving heed to the tune of diverse worldly lust and vanities.
The Psalmists performed songs of worship to the Lord, exalting his name with his wondrous works. But you, oh wicked one, a backslider in the works of righteousness! You have corrupted yourself with the chants of the heathen. Loving the requiem of the world than the music of life.
Woe to the tongue which utters vile words of iniquity, lust, pride, hypocrisy and worldly empathy! Woe to the Christians who professed themselves as lovers of God, but their voice echoes godlessness! They're like a stone carved in similitude of a living man but having no life nor soul.
When will you turn away from vainglory, oh you minstrels!? You have wasted your voice for nothing. You're digging a pit for your own downfall. Unwittingly, you built a stumbling block to those who sang your songs. Blinded, you have them caught in the snare of the world. Therefore, God hold you accountable for every wandering soul you sent to damnation.
Why not spend your voice giving praise to the Most High, oh Christians!? Sing unto the Lord and give him praise that you will bear the fruit of the Holy Spirit. Sing a song of worship and exalt his name. Let your instruments and voice be heard! Oh sing! Sing a melody of his love for mankind!
When every time my heart began to sing make it a song of praise for you, oh Lord! We have enough of the world and its noise. We beseech you Lord, Don't make us fall asleep again. Keep us awake against its luring voice. Instead, let your Words dwell in us richly in psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs (Colossians 3:16) that we may be rejuvenated. Gather us, that in perfect harmony we will proclaim your name with joy in our hearts, singing: "Holy, holy, holy Lord God Almighty (Revelation 4:8)!"
