As we sang "O For A Thousand Tongues to Sing" today I thought to myself, "O if only the people in this auditorium would sing..."  Please understand this is not a scolding, jus a thought.  I know some of us are self conscience about our voices (the sound team is duely admonished each week to please turn off my mic while we sing).  Others may not know a particular song.  But we as Christians should lift our voices in praise to the One alone who is Worthy of our praise.

I had a friend in a former church who felt that singing was the price that must be paid to get to the preaching (like cranberry sauce is a price to pay for a good Thanksgiving meal) but it is a preparation for the sermon.  It is everyone's chance to participate in the worship. It helpsget our hearts focused on God. It is good to sing praise to God. 

So go ahead, let 'er rip.  Lift up those voices on praise to God.  Because of Him, Pastor.