Hold Communion with Heaven, September 23

Then will I go unto the altar of God, unto God my exceeding joy; yea, upon the harp will I praise Thee, O God my God. Psalm 43:4.RRe 268.1

Through song, David, amidst the vicissitudes of his changeful life, held communion with heaven.—Education, 164.RRe 268.2

The simple shepherd boy sang the songs of his own composing, and the music of his harp made a sweet accompaniment to the melody of his fresh young voice.—Patriarchs and Prophets, 637.RRe 268.3

Daily revelation of the character and majesty of his Creator, filled the young poet’s heart with adoration and rejoicing.... He was daily coming into a more intimate communion with God. His mind was constantly penetrating into new depths, for fresh themes to inspire his song, and to wake the music of his harp. The rich melody of his voice poured out upon the air, echoed from the hills as if responsive to the rejoicing of the angel’s songs in heaven....RRe 268.4

His talents, as precious gifts from God, were employed to extol the glory of the divine Giver. His opportunities of contemplation and meditation served to enrich him with that wisdom and piety that made him beloved of God and angels.... Each ray of new light called forth fresh bursts of rapture, and sweeter anthems of devotion, to the glory of God and the Redeemer. The love that moved him, the sorrows that beset him, the triumphs that attended him, were all themes for his active thought; and as he beheld the love of God in all the providences of his life, his heart throbbed with more fervent adoration and gratitude, his voice rang out in a richer melody, his harp was swept with more exultant joy.—Patriarchs and Prophets, 642.RRe 268.5