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Praise him, sun and moon! Praise him, all you shining stars!
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Creation's Silent Sermon
Commentators explain that the sun, moon, and stars don't praise God with literal voices. Instead, they praise Him by perfectly fulfilling their created purpose and by silently declaring His glory. As John Calvin notes, their consistent, magnificent display serves as a powerful sermon on God's wisdom, calling humanity to pay attention and join in.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Praise ye him, sun and moon – The most conspicuous and glorious objects in the heavens, as apparent to the eyes of people.
Prais…
19th Century
Baptist
Shine out His glory. You are but dim reflections of His brightness; yet, praise Him.
16th Century
Protestant
Praise him, you sun and moon. This passage gives no support to the dream of Plato, that the stars excel in sense and intelligence. Nor doe…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Praise you him, sun and moon The sun praises the Lord, the Creator of it, by doing the work constantly it is appoint…
We, in this dark and sinful world, know little of the heavenly world of light. But we know that there is a world of blessed angels above us. They a…