Music Notes

Soli Deo Gloria is the phrase humbly signed at the

end of compositions by master composers such as Bach, Handel, and Haydn.

It means "To God Alone the Glory."

It is a great mantra for choirs, worship leaders and congregants.

When we focus on worshiping and humbly serving God, we listen to God's voice and we hear and see the needs of others.

When we each start to focus on ourselves in worship or the life of the church -- what do I want, what do I like, what do I dislike, where is the praise I deserve --division begins. We forget why we are in church, worshiping.

We forget God.

Soli Deo Gloria -- To God Alone the Glory.

Hymns, Preludes, Choir Anthems, Bell Offertories are for the pleasure of God, not for ourselves. Hopefully we find this music expressive of our faith, calming to our spirit, inspiring to our minds, but ultimately it should all be for the Glory of God Alone.

Soli Deo Gloria.

If someone like Bach can say it, someone like me can try it.

Trying my best to serve God. Marsha Medley