Charles H. Spurgeon, in “The Treasury of David”
In these days when new religions are daily excogitated, and new gods are set up, it is well to know how to act. Bitterness is forbidden, and controversy is apt to advertise the heresy; the very best method is to go on personally worshipping the Lord with unvarying zeal, singing with heart and voice his royal praises. Do they deny the Divinity of our Lord? Let us the more fervently adore him. Do they despise the atonement? Let us the more constantly proclaim it. Had half the time spent in councils and controversies been given to praising the Lord, the church would have been far sounder and stronger than she is at this day. The Hallelujah Legion will win the day. Praising and singing are
- our armour against the idolatries of heresy,
- our comfort under the depression caused by insolent attacks upon the truth,
- and our weapons for defending the gospel.
Faith when displayed in cheerful courage, has about it a sacred contagion: others learn to believe in the Most High when they see his servant
“Calm ‘mid the bewildering cry,
Confident of victory.”
Knowing God through His Word ... Day by Day 